Kenneth A. "Kenny" Haverkamp

Kenneth A. Haverkamp, 64, of Seneca, died Thursday evening, May 18, 2006, at his farm east of Seneca.
     He was born June 2, 1941 at Sabetha, KS, to John F. and Teresa J. Olberding Haverkamp. At his birth the family lived north of St. Benedict. They moved a mile east of St. Benedict in 1943. He attended St. Mary’s School in St. Benedict and graduated in 1959. In 1967 they moved a mile west of Seneca.
     On April 15, 1967 he married Mary B. Koelzer at St. Patrick’s Church in Corning, KS. She survives of the home.
     "Kenny," as he was always known, was a farmer and a stockman all his life and continued to work on his farm until his passing. He also was helping his brothers on their farms in the area. His hobbies were his grandchildren, mowing, snow removal, woodworking and western movies. Kenny was a quiet man, very gentle talking, and always had time to visit with anyone.
      He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #1769 of Seneca and Ponce De Leon assembly of the 4th degree also of Seneca.
      Survivors include three daughters, Theresa Summers and Deloris Deters, both of Seneca, and Mary Jane Koerperich of Marysville; two brothers, Lillis Haverkamp and John Haverkamp, both of Seneca; four sisters, Angela Devillier of St. Mary’s, KS, Cecillia Kohake of Sabetha, Luella Curti of Seneca, and Henrietta Dressman of Baileyville; and five grandchildren.
      Mass of Christian burial will be 10 A.M. Monday, May 22, at Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Seneca.  Burial will be at the St. Mary's Church Cemetery in St. Benedict. Rosaries will be prayed on Sunday at 2 & 7 P.M. at the Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca.
     Memorials can be given for the Knights of Columbus, or other beneficiaries to be named later by the family, and sent in care of the family.