JOHNSON – Jimmy “Jim” Hinnergardt, 83, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2024 at Memorial Living Center in Johnson.
He was born April 23, 1941 to Victor and Elsie (Mickeal) Hinnergardt.
He graduated from Bazine High School, where he was in the debate and drama clubs and played sports.
He worked at the Dodge City Stockyards and delivered milk for Stephen’s.
After moving to Liberal in 1970, he drove for Graves Freight Line for 27 years, retired in 1992 from Beaver Express after 14 years of service, and also drove for Yellow Freight on weekends.
He loved watching ball games on TV, playing the lottery, fishing, and family time.
Survivors include his children: Sheryl Fiss and husband, Greg, Johnson, Jay Hinnergardt and wife, Lynda, Liberal, and Lance Hinnergardt and wife, Brooke, Liberal; brothers, Kenny Hinnergardt and wife, Judy, Dodge City, and Freddie Hinnergardt and wife Debra Jo, Montezuma; grandchildren: Josh Towner and wife, Lori, Ashley Geist and husband, Nate, Caitlin Hinnergardt and fiancé, Pedro Marquez, Michelle Hinnergardt and partner, Zen, Adam Hinnergardt, Chad Nickell and wife, Angy, Chase Nickell and wife, Lettie, and Kami Hinnergardt and partner, Beth Royal; and great-grandchildren: Kevin Towner and wife, Chelsea, Caleb and Brian Towner, Amy Sanchez-Garcia, Lia Nickell, Jax Nickell, Ryker Nickell and Kaiser Nickell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Jamey Towner; and nephew, Kirk Hinnergardt.
• A Celebration of Life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 at the United Methodist Church in Bazine with Reverend John Grimm presiding.
Burial will be at the Bazine Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Memorial Living Center, Furever Friends, or Liberal Humane Society in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, KS 67855.
Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
