ULYSSES – Thane Kenneth Blakesley, 77, died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Western Prairie Senior Living Community in Ulysses.
He was born Sept. 5, 1946 to William Kenton and Iris Lorea (Allmon) Blakesley.
He married Zetah Verhoeff March 29, 1984. She preceded him in death.
After high school graduation, he served in the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge he returned to Ulysses.
He was a welder, worked for the Kansas State Highway Department, and retired from the City of Ulysses as a truck driver.
He enjoyed watching rodeos and old western movies and television shows.
Survivors include daughter, Iris Schwindt and husband, Kim; sister, Judy Clifft; three grandsons: Kenneth Schwindt and wife, Stephanie, Kody Schwindt and wife, Laci, and Aaron Schwindt and wife, Celine; eight great-grandchildren: Tori, Keean, Konnor, Mason, Oakley, Sonny, Killan, and Eislee; and many nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Robert Blakesley and Keith Blakesley; and sister, Eunice Comer.
• A private family graveside service, with military honors, will take place at a later date at the Ulysses Cemetery in Ulysses.
Memorials are suggested to the Ulysses Animal Shelter in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.
Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
