Glen Kersenbrock

Glen H. Kersenbrock was born in Colby, KS on July 9, 1927 to A. C. and Edith Kersenbrock and passed away on November 21, 2018 in Colby, KS. He graduated from Colby High School in 1945. The day after graduation, he left for the Navy where he served at the end of World War II on the U.S.S. Alabama in the Pacific. After his discharge, Glen attended Kansas State University on the G. I bill. In 1950, Glen returned home to Colby, worked for KSU with dairy cattle and started a bulk petroleoum business. He then began the Chief LP Gas and Colby Ferilizer businesses. In 1972, he took over the family farm naming it GHK Farms. Glen was affectionately called "Captain" by his employees. Glen loved to bowl and was an avid golfer. For many years, he officiated high school footbal games in Western Kansas. Glen was a Thomas County Commissioner for 12 years, and named Business Man of the Year by the Colby Chamber of Commerce in 2010. He was a member of the Colby Rotary Club, American Legion and Colby VFW serving as Commander in 1976. He is survived by his wife, Mary, three children, K.G. (Deb) Kersenbrock, Colby, Kathy (Mark) Ostmeyer, Colby, and Susan (Dwight) Bowles, Hays, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials include the Northwest Kansas Foundation for Hope, Colby High School Athletic Fund and the Trinity Lutheran Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27th, at the Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, 745 S. Country Club Dr., Colby, KS. Memorials To  Colby High School Athletics, NWKS Foundation for Hope & Trinity Lutheran Church. Donation in care of the Funeral Chapel.