Anthony Heble

Anthony Wayne Heble was born, the youngest child of Rudolph & Rose (Micek) Heble, on September 2, 1937, at the family farm northwest of Atwood, KS; where he also departed this life on November 11, 2020 at the age of 83 years, 2 months and 9 days. Tony was a lifelong resident of Rawlins County. He attended elementary school at Queen of Driftwood School in the Driftwood Township of Northern Rawlins County, followed by Saint Joseph's Military Academy, in Hays, KS, graduating with the class of 1955. He then enlisted in the Army Reserves. After his discharge he returned to Atwood to help his parents operate the family farm.

On September 10, 1960, Tony married Patricia Sue Wolfe, daughter of Uma & Harry Wolfe. To this union, four children were born: Anthony, Dawna, Aaron & Dana. They made their home 10 miles northwest of Atwood on the Heble family farm. Tony spent his years farming, providing for his family.

His wife of 51 years, Patricia S. Heble, departed this life on December 4, 2011. He remarried Virgina Haller Musgrave Cahoj on December 8, 2013 and moved to town, but would drive to the farm almost every day to keep a close eye on things.

Tony enjoyed farming, fishing with many close friends and family, playing cards, visiting and having coffee with the neighbors.

He was a devoted member of the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Rudolph & Rose Heble; his wife Patricia S. Heble; son Anthony B. Heble; great-grandson Aden M. Reeves; brothers, Clarence Heble and Alfred Heble and sisters, Bernice Adams, Margaret Cahoj, Mary Ann Sramek and Alice Sramek.

He is survived by his wife Virginia; son Aaron (Karla); daughters, Dawna Vap (Korky Vernon) and Dana Philpott (Greg); sister Bea Clark of Oacoma, South Dakota; brothers-in-law, Richard Neuhart & Glenn Haller; five grandchildren, Derik Vap, Tyson Vap (Shelby), Bailey Philpott (Brad Smith), Tory Fortin (Brady) and Mackenzie Rose Heble; seven great-grandchildren, Hallie Vap, Coy & Maggie Vap, Dylan White, Tristen & Ariann Smith and Annaleigh Fortin and many nieces, nephews, relatives and close friends.

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. A private family funeral Mass will be held. A graveside service will take place at11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, rural Rawlins County. Memorials are suggested to the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery Fund and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com