Jerry Fred Segenhagen 79, of Holton, Ks, he would have been 80 years old, and married 50 years on January 30, 2020, passed away at home on January 28, 2020. Jerry Fred Segenhagen was born January 30, 1940, at Holton, Ks, the only son and one of two children born to Wilmer Fred and Elma Deloris (Johnson) Segenhagen. He grew up on a dairy farm outside of Holton.

He graduated from Holton High School in 1957. After school he worked in various construction jobs, Goodyear for 11 years, and then raised livestock for remainder of his life.

In his early years he was a member of the Jackson County 4-H and FFA. Where he achieved the honor of State Farmer.

On January 30, 1970, Jerry was united in marriage to Karla Kay Schowengerdt at the Church of The Brethren in Morrill, KS. They shared 50 years of marriage.

Survivors included his wife Karla of the home; 4 children; Kathy K. Gencauski (Gary) of Holton, KS, William D. Segenhagen (Coltara) of Holton, KS, James D. Segenhagen (Becky) of Holton, KS and Rachel L. Segenhagen (Brian) of Mayetta, KS; 1 sister, Deloris “Jean” Anschutz (The late Carl) of Topeka, KS; 8 grandchildren, James, Jack, Taylor, Kaylin, Kannon, Hunter, Jake and Tylee. And a niece and nephew Michelle and Brian.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother -in-law.

A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 6-7:30 P.M. at “Your Place or Mine Catering” in Holton, KS where the family will greet family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Beck Bookman Library 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