John Dan Ditgen
January 11, 1930 - April 6, 2016
John Dan Ditgen, 86, of Sharon, KS, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 11, 1930 in Medicine Lodge, KS, the son of Albert Ditgen and Gladys (Kidd) Ditgen. On December 4, 1993, he married Shirley (Eck) Ditgen in Sharon, KS. She survives. John was an asbestos installer and a member of the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Sharon, KS. He enjoyed woodworking and was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving in addition to his wife, Shirley Ditgen are one daughter, Paula (Lester) Strike of Citrus Heights, CA; five grandchildren, Heather, Dustin, Brett, Eric, & Stephen; two great-grandchildren, Cameron & Christian; one brother, Paul (Julie) Ditgen of Washington. John was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Viola (Cooper) Ditgen, and a daughter, Tommie Sue Fuller. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Sharon, KS with Father Firmin Kyaw officiating. Memorials may be made to the St. Boniface Catholic Church, in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Condolences may be left at www.larrisonmortuary.com.
John Dan Ditgen, 86, of Sharon, KS, died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at his residence. He was born on January 11, 1930 in Medicine Lodge, KS, the son of Albert Ditgen and Gladys (Kidd) Ditgen. On December 4, 1993, he married Shirley (Eck)... View Obituary & Service Information