CHRISMAN, Ross Edwin - b. May 4, 1936 - d. October 29, 2016

[patyrn]

Ross Edwin Chrisman, age 80, of Sedan, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at LakePoint Nursing Center in Augusta, Kansas.  He was born on May 4, 1936 in Sedan, Kansas to Leo and Grace (McGill) Chrisman. 

Ross grew up in Sedan and graduated from Sedan High School in 1955.  On October 6, 1955, he married Louise Sutton in Sedan, and to this union were born three daughters.  They made their home in Sedan before moving to Howard, Kansas where they raised their family.  Ross worked in the oil and pipeline industry which took them various places before retiring and settling back in Sedan in the late 1990s.  He worked for Koch Industries most of career.  He started out gauging oil wells in the Howard area.  After taking early retirement, he then worked on the road as a pipeline inspector.  This job allowed him and and Louise to travel and spend time together.

Ross is survived by two daughters, Debra L. Roebuck and husband, Jim of Howard, Kansas and Cindy L. Chrisman of Wichita, Kansas; one brother, Mack Chrisman and wife, Joy of Sedan, Kansas; two sisters, Jimmie Sanborn of Sedan, Kansas and Janice Chrisman of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; five grandsons, Zacharie Mast of Severy, Kansas, Cody Mast of Moline, Kansas, Chad Mast of Douglass, Kansas, Kurtis Roebuck of Overland Park, Kansas, and Tyler Roebuck of Howard, Kansas; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.  Ross was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Chrisman; one daughter, Vicki L. Chrisman; his parents; and one brother and one sister.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Dickens Family Funeral Home in Sedan, Kansas.  Church services will be held Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Sedan, Kansas with Pastor Susan Galvan of Howard, Kansas officiating.  Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sedan.  The family has suggested memorials to the West Elk High School Athletic Fund and may be left in care of the Dickens Family Funeral Home, 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361 which is in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Dickens Family Funeral Home website)

[frawin]

How Sad to see That Ross Had Passed away. He was only 4 Years Older than me. Our Condolences to the Family. Ross May the Good Lord Love and Keep you. Frank and Myrna Winn