Kenneth Allen Gesaman, 85, of Hiawatha, KS, formerly of Wichita, KS, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at Maple Heights in Hiawatha, KS. He was born November 18, 1937 in Morris, OK, the son of Donald Kenneth and Ruby Grace (Bannon) Gesaman.

Kenneth graduated from North High School in Wichita and attended Wichita State University and Baptist Bible College. He proudly served 4 years in the United States Air Force. He was a member of Friendship Bible Baptist Church in Wichita.

Kenneth assembled lanterns for Coleman Company; he retired after 43 years. He lived most of his life in the Wichita area.

He married Sharon Kay Jennings in 1967 at Wichita; they later divorced.

Survivors include his ex-wife and guardian, Sharon Beaman of Whiting, KS; son, Scott Allen Gesaman of Wichita and a granddaughter, Allison Gesaman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Ruby Gesaman; 2 sisters, Donna Pless and Virginia Huff and a brother, Wayne Gesaman.

Graveside Service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Resthaven Cemetery in Wichita, KS. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements.