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Gregory Fangman

Seneca, Kansas

08/28/1958 - 04/22/2021

Gregory Fangman, 62, of Seneca, Kansas, died at his home on April 22, 2021 after battling cancer since 2015.

He was born in Seneca, Kansas on August 28, 1958, the son of Mark and Rosalia Boeding Fangman. He graduated from B & B High School in 1976.

On July 31, 1982, he married Judy Suther at Annunciation Catholic Church in Frankfort, KS. The couple farmed and raised their family northeast of Seneca.

Greg was a farmer, stockman, and dairyman. He enjoyed farming and took great pride in his profession and life’s work. Greg collected John Deere toys and passed down his love of John Deere to his sons.

Greg was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, and lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1769.

His greatest passion was the love of family. He cherished spending time both working alongside and playing with each of them, especially his beloved grandchildren. Greg and Judy enjoyed going country cruising and riding around in the gator.

Greg is survived by his wife Judy of the home; four children, Amy (Dustin) Eichler of Parkville, MO, Michael (Michelle) Fangman of Seneca, KS, Andrea (Max) Harder of Virginia, NE, Matthew (Jessica) Fangman of Spring Hill, KS; his brothers, Stephen Fangman of Seneca, KS, Robert (Lisa) Fangman of Ottawa, KS and Joe (Laurie) Fangman of Cosby, MO; his sisters, Judy Schmelzle of Olathe, KS, Diane (Fred) Strunk of Shenandoah, IA, Mary Beth (Gerard) Steinlage of Seneca, KS, Alice (Joe) Sperfslage of Sabetha, KS, and Jane (Duane) Tanking of Seneca, KS; and six grandchildren, Mary, Monica, and Veronica Eichler, Noah and Emma Harder and Leo Fangman.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mark in 2009 and Rosalia in 2012, and brother-in-law Bill Schmelzle in 2018.

Rosaries will be prayed Sunday, April 25th, at 2pm and 7pm at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 26th at 10am at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Coins for a Cause or the Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery sent in care of the family to Lauer Funeral Home, 212 S 4th St, Seneca, KS 66538.

 

Rosaries will be prayed Sunday, April 25th, at 2pm and 7pm at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 26th at 10am at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery.

Rosaries will be prayed Sunday, April 25th, at 2pm and 7pm at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 26th at 10am at Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. Burial will be at Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery.

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9 Comments

  1. Judy Hall on April 24, 2021 at 6:35 am

    Judy and Family, So sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. Knew him well in High School as well as all the Fangman family. Jane is a classmate. May the memories comfort you at this difficult time.

    • Jerry Fangman on April 26, 2021 at 8:53 am

      Judy and family, we are deeply saddened to hear that Greg had passed away. Just wanted you to know that the cousins in Washington are thinking of and praying for your family in this time of great sorrow.

  2. Joan Akin on April 24, 2021 at 7:18 am

    My heart goes out to your family . So sorry . Lots of prayers

  3. Barb Staggenborg on April 24, 2021 at 10:39 am

    Judy and family….so sorry to hear about Greg….may all your happy memories comfort you.

    • Jeanette Burdiek on April 24, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      Prayers to you Judy and family Greg and I road school bus together all through grade school and junior high. Wish I lived closer so I could come to rosary know I will be praying for all of you. God bless.

      • Sheila and Bart Welch on April 27, 2021 at 9:48 pm

        Judy and family. So sorry to hear about Greg’s passing. I pray all the wonderful memories of the life you built and shared will comfort you in this difficult time. What a beautiful family the two of you created, take comfort in each other. Sending hugs.

  4. Pat Strathman on April 24, 2021 at 3:03 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. May God be close to you and your family for strength and comfort, and may His peace overflow in the days to come.

    • Lori Boeding on April 26, 2021 at 2:04 pm

      Judy and family, I was so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. He was a wonderful person and cousin. I know he will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏
      Cousin Lori Boeding

  5. Kenny Fangman on April 26, 2021 at 8:21 pm

    I Will miss the long conversations with Greg over the last two years . Always one to answer my call no matter what he was doing.I had plane tickets for November 2020 But Covet came out in color’s. I regret not going to Kansas then to See Greg
    I will miss you Greg RIP Prayers for you
    Kenny Fangman

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