Charles A. ‘Chuck’ Messenger

Charles A. “Chuck” Messenger, 71, died Oct. 16, 2021, at Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo.

He was born on Aug. 11, 1950, in Scott City, the son of Donald R. and Wauneta I. (Strickert) Messenger.

He married Cindy D. Kowalke on Sept. 18, 1971, in Garden City. She survives.

Chuck graduated from Holcomb High School and joined his father on the family farm. He was a lifelong farmer and stockman in northern Finney County.

Chuck was a life member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Garden City, and served on the Endowment Board for the church. Chuck was an active member of the Finney County Farm Bureau and the American Quarter Horse Association. He enjoyed collecting coins and guns, watching historical documentaries, grain and livestock markets, and waiting on the rain.

He was known for his standard greeting of “Hi Rich Man.”

Other survivors include two daughters, Jody Kerr and husband, Brad, Scott City, and Charyl Obregon and husband, Oscar, Garden City; one son, Tyler Messenger and partner, Juan, Aurora, Colo.; his mother; brother, Chad Messenger and wife, Cheryl, Garden City; sister, Dawnnel Francis and husband, Frank, Nixa, Mo.; and four grandchildren, Colton and Carlie Obregon, Garden City, and Marin and Statler Kerr, Scott City.

The funeral service will be Friday, Oct. 22, 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Hagemann officiating. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery, Garden City.

Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or Kansas City Hospice House in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.