Gary Allen Bohnenkemper, 74, of Holton, KS passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Holton Community Hospital. He was born January 17, 1944 in Holton, KS the son of John Harlan and Faydrel “Faye” (Bontrager) Bohnenkemper.

 Gary graduated from Whiting High School in 1963. He was a lifelong member of the Jackson County Community. Gary was a carpet mechanic, working for Therll’s and various construction jobs. He later worked for Atchison Steel Castings as an overhead crane operator, retiring in 2010.

 He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Holton, active in Jackson County 4-H and was an avid gardener.

 Gary married Linda Sue Hutchins on April 15, 1967 at United Brethren Church in Holton. They celebrated over 51 years of marriage.

 Survivors include his wife, Linda Bohnenkemper of the home; son, Gary “Allen” Bohnenkemper, Jr. (Lisa) of Fort Smith, AR; 2 daughters, Bonnie Bowser (Dennis) of Topeka, KS and Mindy Smith (Richard) of Denison, KS; sister, Beverly Baxter (Jim) of Holton, KS; sister-in-law, Christina “Tina” Bohnenkemper of Holton, KS; 11 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

  He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty E. Beam on December 14, 2006 and his brother, Gaylen R. Bohnenkemper on September 18, 2018.

 Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Holton. Inurnment will be at a later date in Denison Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or 4-H Foundation c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com.