Marion Ross Kirk

The Reverend, Dr. Marion Ross Kirk, age 84, died December 20, 2021, at his home in Wakefield, Kansas. He was born April 14, 1937, to Walter Marion and Mary Catherine (Ross) Kirk in Kansas City, Kansas. Ross was a graduate of Junction City High School. He attended Wartburg University in Iowa until his senior year, when he was drafted into the Army. Upon his return from duty, Ross finished his college degree and attended Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He married Judith Olson on March 18, 1961. Ross was called back in 1965 to serve as a Chaplain in the United States Army, earning several awards and commendations, until his retirement in 1988. Ross and Judy made their home in Wakefield, Kansas. He pastored at several churches in the area and was the Executive Director of the Milford Lake Ministries, Inc. for 48 consecutive years. Ross was a member of the VFW and attended the Mizpah United Methodist Church in Wakefield. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors

Wife: Judith Kirk of Wakefield, KS

Daughter: Holly Fowler of Wakefield, KS

Daughter: Heather and husband Joe Schriner of Albuquerque, NM

Son: Kendall Kirk of Minneapolis, KS

Son: Jon and wife Mikala Kirk of Caney, KS

7 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren

Visitation: Monday, December 27, 2021 from 4-6 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Funeral Services: 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Wakefield United Methodist Church, Wakefield, KS

Burial: Highland Cemetery, Wakefield, KS

Military Honors provided by Fort Riley Honor Guard and Wakefield VFW