Bert L Whetstine

Bert L. Whetstine

Bert L. Whetstine, 62, of Hesston, died Sunday (Dec. 14, 2008) at Newton Medical Center.

He was born on April 25, 1946, in Dodge City to Alvin and Velma (Shepherd) Whetstine. They preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Linda Whetstine of Hesston; sons, Bernie Whetstine of St. Joseph, Mo., Tony Whetstine of Norton and Ben Whetstine of Hesston; daughters, Christina Kasper of Newton, Tami Whetstine of Washington state, Marie Crupper of Kansas City, Mo., Amanda Whetstine of Oregon and Melinda Volk of Hesston; brothers, Barney Whetstine of Oregon and Walter Cunningham of Highland; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He also was preceded in death by a daughter, Bobbi Whetstine; a brother, Bob Whetstine; and two sisters.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at First Christian Church in Newton, with Pastor Gary Bell of the church officiating.

Cremation will follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, the Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association in care of the funeral home.