DENISTON, Earl Glen - b. January 25, 1931 - d. February 3, 2016

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Earl Glen Deniston, formerly of Eureka, Kansas, died on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Lakepoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in El Dorado, Kansas at the age of 85.  He was born January 25, 1931 in Greenwood County, Kansas to Glen and Lillian (Ebberts) Deniston.

Earl was raised in the Eureka, Kansas area and graduated from Tonovay High School.  After his schooling, he joined the United States Navy where he served with honor and dignity in the Korean War for four years.  He served as a radar technician on a cruiser and did electronics repair.

After his discharge, he returned to Greenwood County and began working for Boeing.  He later farmed near Piedmont, Kansas and then near Reece, Kansas for Koch Industries.  He retired to Eureka in the early 2000s.

Early enjoyed canning all kinds of fruits and vegetables that he grew in his garden.  He also very much enjoyed giving away his produce to family and friends.  He was a member of VFW Post #2712 and the American Legion.

Earl is survived by his four sons, Kevin Deniston of Scott City, Kansas, Jack Deniston of El Dorado, Kansas, Daniel Deniston of Garden City, Kansas, and Scot Deniston of Neal, Kansas; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Eugene Deniston of Jacksonville, Florida.  He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Wanda Young, Leota Knowles, and Cherry Sue Wallace; and one brother, Jack Deniston.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2016 at Koup Family Funeral Home in Eureka, Kansas with Mr. Jayme A. Koup officiating.  Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Eureka.  Visitation hours are set from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to Boys Town.  Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, 121 N. Oak Street, Eureka, Kansas 67045 which is in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Koup Family Funeral Home website)