Vincent F. Adolfson

Vincent F. Adolfson, of Ellis, Kansas, age 95, passed away on Tuesday June 25, 2024, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born on November 22, 1928, to John and Emma (Melin) Adolfson in Lancaster, Minnesota.

Following high school, Vince joined the Army on August 21, 1948. After basic training he was stationed at Randoph Field in San Antonio, Texas. In 1949 he transferred from the Army to the Air Force where he went to teletype school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, from there he was transferred to Wichita Air Force Base where he was discharged in 1952. He worked for Cudahy Foods in Wichita for 24 years. He then worked for Hudson Foods for 14 years.

He moved to Ellis, KS in 1998. Vince was a member of the Ellis United Methodist Church where he assisted with the monthly newsletter and enjoyed many activities. He was also known as the “Dog Whisperer” as many residents would ask him to take care of their dogs if they went out of town. His biggest joy was to join his friends at Spruce Villa for coffee time where he would supply the group with many jokes.

He married Barbra Clark in 1952 and they divorced. In 1967 he married Hester M. Hall.

He is survived by his son Garrison Clarke (Sebastian Patti) Chicago, IL., Daughter Karen Day (Joseph) Ellis, KS, Grandson Chris Smith (Connie) Ellis, KS, Granddaughter Brandie Rush (Todd) Wichita, KS. Great-Grandson Brandon Rush (Leslie), Sister Betty Peterson (Donald), Newfolden, MN.

Step-Sons Lon Smith, Hensely, AR, James LeBegue, Wichita, KS, Step-Grandsons Mark Pierson (Tracy) Springfield, MO, Steven Pierson, Wichita, KS, AJ Smith, AR, Step-granddaughters Jonah Pierson, FL, Devanie Redd, Hensely, AR, and Lonna Smith. Also, many Step Great-Grandchildren.

Vince was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife Hester, Brothers Carl Adolfson and Wallace Adolfson, Sister Evelyn Peterson, Step-Son Charles Smith, And Step Daughter Debra Ferrel.

A visitation and celebration of life will be held on July 6, 2024, with visitation starting at 9:30 am and services beginning at 10:30 am at the Ellis United Methodist Church, 1201 Washington, Ellis, Kansas. A private interment was held at Resthaven Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for later designation.

Published as a courtesy by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory~Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, Kansas, 67637.