DeWayne Herrs

DeWayne R. Herrs, 82, of McPherson, died May 21, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.

He was a retired barber, former owner of Headquarters Hair Care in McPherson.

He was born on Oct. 27, 1940, in Linn, the son of Marvin and Clara (Ohlde) Herrs. He graduated from Linn High School in 1958 and from Wichita Barber School.

On May 9, 1970, he married Roberta “Bertie” R. Gutsch in McPherson. They had three children: Ryan, Timothy and Elizabeth.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Master Gardeners & Friends. He was also a board member of Disability Supports and former McPherson High School Booster Club president.

Survivors include: his wife of 53 years, Roberta “Bertie” of the home; three children, Ryan Herrs (Kelly Lyman) of Wichita, KS, Timothy Herrs of Derby, KS, and Elizabeth Herrs of McPherson, KS; a brother, Rodney Herrs (Karen) of Tonganoxie, KS; two grandchildren, Jacob Herrs and Benjamin Herrs; sistersin- law & brothers-in-law, Rebecca Meyer (Craig) of Liberty, MO, Robin Chapman (Kenny) of Gallatin, TN, and Rita Martin (Tod) of Casper, WY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin & Clara Herrs; siblings, Harvey Herrs, Ralph Herrs, and Steve Herrs; parentsin- law, Robert & Rosie Gutsch; and sisters-in-law, LaDean Herrs and Eunice Herrs.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 25, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dale Dumperth officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Grace Lutheran Church or Disability Supports in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.stockhamfamily.com.

Washington County News • May 25, 2023