IN MEMORIAM

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Ken Preheim

Memorial services for Kenneth W. Preheim, 88, Moundridge, who surrounded by his children and grandchildren passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at NMC Health, Newton, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Eden Mennonite Church, near Moundridge.

Visitation with family members will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2026, at Moundridge Funeral Home, 115 E. Cole St., Moundridge.

Ken was born Jan. 10, 1938, in Freeman, South Dakota to Waldo and Florence (Goering) Preheim. He married Marilyn Schrag on July 30, 1960. They were blessed with three children: Lynn, Bret, and Trent.

He was a graduate of Moundridge High School, Bethel College, and Kansas State Teacher’s College, Emporia.

He was a beloved schoolteacher for more than 35 years, teaching at Liberty Grade School, Peabody-Burns, and Moundridge.

He worked on the family farm throughout his teaching career. Kenneth took immense pride in teaching and farming and enjoyed artwork, gardening, swimming, tennis, woodworking, and sharing his gifts with others.

He was an active member of Eden Mennonite Church, teaching Sunday school for many years. He also served on the board of Pine Village retirement community.

Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Preheim; parents Waldo and Florence Preheim; and brothers Calvin Preheim and James Preheim.

He is survived by his children, Lynn (and husband Cameron) Preheim, Bret (and wife Carol) Preheim, Trent (and wife Angela) Preheim; grandchildren Emily (and husband Steven) Farve, Paige Preheim, Justin Preheim, Cole Gooden, T.J. (and wife Emily) Wiebe, Maxwell Preheim, and Silas Preheim; great-grandchildren Oliver Farve, Drew Farve, and Charlie Farve; sister Judy Graber; sisters-in-law Gladys Preheim, LaVera Schrag, and Darla Schrag; brother-in-law Kenneth (and wife Eleanor) Schrag; as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel College, Pine Village, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Donations and condolences for the family may be sent to Moundridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 410, Moundridge KS 67107.