Jon Chris Strunk

Jon Chris Strunk, 69, of Neosho Rapids, KS, passed away December 10 in his home.

He leaves his wife, Susan, and sons Chase (Trisha) Lawrence, KS and Shawn, Kansas City, KS. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Strunk, and his mother, Marie Strunk of Abilene, KS. Also surviving are his sister Judy Bowser (Tom), Olathe, KS., and many cousins.

Jon was a career employee of the Santa Fe Railroad. He bred, trained, and rode horses his entire life including his grade school years when he rode “Max” to Scotia, a one-room school near his boyhood home of Abilene. He graduated from Chapman High School in 1968 where he was a gifted athlete in all sports, especially basketball. He received an athletic scholarship to Emporia State University where he played basketball and graduated in 1972. Jon loved all things outdoors including farming, hunting, fishing, gardening, and water skiing.

Memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 18th at the Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home in Lebo, KS. The family requests no flowers. Gifts in Jon’s memory may go to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice and sent in care of Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home, P.O. Box 43, Lebo, KS 66856. Condolences may be expressed at Vanarsdalefs.com.