MORAN — David L. Ensminger, 94, of Moran passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. He had been receiving hospice care for the past two months.
David was born to Gladys and Alpha (A.A.) Ensminger on Nov. 30, 1930, at the family farm in Moran. He attended Moran schools and married Velma Ann Siders on Sept. 29, 1957, in Moran, where they made their home.
David farmed his entire life with his brother, Alden. Together, they raised cattle and owned and operated Ensminger Grain and Seed in Moran. He was a member and elder of the Moran Presbyterian Church until its closure when he then began attending Carlyle Presbyterian Church.
Throughout his lifetime, he served on many committees in his community. These included the USD 256 School Board, Farm Bureau, Winslow Trust, Marmaton Lodge and the Citizens State Bank board. David could initiate a conversation with practically anyone he met, whether he knew them or not. For the past several years, he would make a daily trip to Iola to spend his afternoons at McDonald’s (aka “the office”) with his friends. He always stated that one of his greatest achievements in life was getting to become a grandfather and most recently, a great-grandfather.
He is survived by his twin daughters, Sherry Boultinghouse (Alan) of Girard and Shelly Kuhn (Kim) of Chanute; his son, Brian Ensminger of Joplin; grandchildren, Trent Boultinghouse (Helen) of Overland Park, Darcy Noren (Johan) of Springdale, Arkansas, Kody Kuhn (Lauren) of Chanute, Megan Ensminger and Bryce Ensminger of Moran; and great-grandchildren, Gerard Boultinghouse of Overland Park and Kannon and Kase Kuhn, Chanute.
David was preceded in death by his wife, Vel; daughter, Lindi Ann Waldman; brother, Alden Ensminger; sisters, Francis (Sue) Siefker, Barbara Siefker; and a great-granddaughter, Aevri Kuhn.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to the Carlyle Presbyterian Church, 15 Covert Road, Iola, KS, 66749, or Good Shepherd Hospice, 427 S. Oak St., Garnett, KS, 66032. A celebration of life is planned for 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, in the Fellowship Hall at Carlyle Presbyterian Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home in Chanute.
