Kenneth A. (Kenneth) Dalsing, 95, of Seneca passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Highland Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Highland KS.

Kenneth was born on Oct. 3, 1924 to Benjamin Dalsing and Mary Haug Dalsing, in Seneca, KS. Kenneth grew up in the Kelly, KS. area and helped on the family farm. Benjamin passed away in 1932 of pneumonia. Mary Haug Dalsing then sold the family farm. She and Kenneth’s three siblings Ernestine, Florence and Christine moved to Seneca.

Kenneth enlisted in the US Marine Corps on May 6th of 1943. His WWII tour of service lasted until January 23rdof 1946 when he was honorably discharged. Kenneth’s rank was a Corporal. He was a rifle sharpshooter and amphibian tractor crewman. His tour took him to the Asiatic Pacific Area, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands, Matthias Islands, Marianas, Volcano and Hawaii Islands. He participated in action against the Japanese on Emirau Islands, Guam and Iwo Jima.

Kenneth returned to Seneca and married Mary Knipp Claas on February 6, 1951 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Kenny and Mary celebrated 63 years of marriage. Mary passed away on April 14, 2014.

Kenneth was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed the great outdoors immensely. He enjoyed taking his wife and children on trips exploring and camping. He dabbled in metal detecting also.   He cherished dogs and had one by his side, most of his life.

Kenneth’s work began at Meyer Lumber Co. in Seneca. He continued to work at lumberyards ending with a longer career at Suther Building Supply. He enjoyed his coworkers and helping customers.

He is survived by his children, Nancy (Dan) Hermreck of Lawrence, KS; Wayne (Cindi) Dalsing of Yorkville, Illinois; JoAnn (Dan) Wempe of Seneca; Pat (Shelton) Jones of Seneca and Bruce (Andrea) Dalsing of Deerfield, Illinois, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Ernestine Wilhelm, Florence Sauer and Christine Hogan; by a grandson Christopher Wempe on May 12, 2008 and by a great granddaughter, Olive Fleming on March 6, 2014.

The graveside services will be celebrated by Fr. Arul Carasala on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the Sts. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Seneca.

Full military honors will be provided by the Seneca Memorial Post #7458 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Earl W. Taylor Post #21. A flag line is provided by the American Legion Riders Post #21.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Seneca Veterans Memorial Wall or the American Legion in honor of Kenneth’s service in the Marines. Please send in care of the family.

To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .