Erwin H. Monnich, 79, of Herington, died Feb. 13 at his home.

He was born Dec. 9, 1921, at Latimer, to Edward F. and Helene K. (Oltmanns) Monnich.

He was a farmer and graduated from Hope High School in 1949.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Herington.

On June 14, 1959, he married Yvonne L. Gentz at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ramona.

His parents and a sister, Mildred Krause, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife, Yvonne of Herington; a daughter, Valerie Watson of Chapman; a brother, Werner of Delavan; and a granddaughter.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Herington. The Rev. Bill Peterson will officiate.

Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Ramona.

Memorials have been established with the church in Herington and Hospice of Dickinson County in care of Penwell-Gable Funeral Home, 404 S Broadway St, Herington KS 67449.