Gary D. Kitch

Gary Kitch

Gary D. Kitch, 86, died March 19, 2024, at the Rice County Hospital, Lyons.

He was born on July 26, 1937, in Scott City, the son of Charles and Merle (Hull) Kitch.

He had been a lifetime resident of Scott City until 2022 when he moved to Sterling. He had been the owner and operator of Kitch Packing Company for 34 years in Scott City.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City and was a past city council member.

A 1955 graduate of Scott Community High School, Gary was an avid sports fan. He played many different sports in school and followed sports his entire life. If you wanted to know the score of any ballgame, all you had to do was ask.

He was a quiet man, but had a quick sense of humor and a very ornery side.

His hobbies included leatherwork, making silver jewelry, and photography. He loved spending time with his family and really enjoyed his grandchildren.

Survivors include his daughter, Traci Taylor and husband, Lynn, Sterling; son, Tad Kitch and partner, Tami Bloedorn, Dighton; sisters, Georgia Plum and husband, Bob, Dodge City, and Peggy Kitch, Castle Rock, Colo.; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one infant daughter, and a great-grandson.

A graveside memorial service will be held Fri., March 29, 10:30 a.m., at the Scott County Cemetery, Scott City, with Adam Taylor presiding.

There will be no calling times Memorials, in lieu of flowers, can be written to the Pence Community Church in care of Price and Sons Funeral Homes, Box 553, Scott City, Ks. 67871.