Arleigh Dean Agan
Joe Denoyer - May 3, 2021 6:11 pm
Arleigh Dean Agan, 88, of Liberal, KS passed away on Sunday May 2, 2021
at his home.
He was born on April 5, 1933 to Herbert and Inez (Allison) Agan in
Oberlin, KS.
On August 11, 1957 he married Ruby Williams in Colby, KS.
Arleigh grew up on his family’s farm until he enlisted into the US Army
where he served in France. Upon his discharge from the Army he and his
wife lived in Salina, KS; eventually settling in Liberal, KS in August
1966. Growing up on a farm, he had an aptitude for mechanics and enjoyed
repairing things. He owned several office supply and office equipment
businesses from 1963 through 1979. His most notable business
associations include Tri State Office Products, Woolwines/Big A Auto
Parts, Advanced Business Systems, and Car Quest. Arleigh officially
retired in 1994 but stayed active throughout his retirement. Arleigh
enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing the guitar, harmonica, and tinkering
with computers. He was a member of the Liberal ELKS Lodge, the SW
Kansas Model Railroader’s Club, and the Liberal VFW where he played on
the VFW Pool League.
Arleigh is survived by his loving wife Ruby, Five Daughters, Janet
Stapleton of Overland Park, KS, Jacqualyn Humphrey of Hutchinson, KS,
Julie Pankey of Olathe, KS, Jolene Agan of Wichita, KS, and Jeannie
Robertson and husband Mike of Olathe, KS, and One Son, Joel Agan of
Liberal, KS; Sister, Beverley Gaines of Oberlin, KS; Brother, Leland
Agan of Liberal, KS; Sister-in-Law, Charlene Peterson of Wichita, KS; 14
Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and Three Brothers, Dennis Agan,
Jerry Agan, and Rick Agan.
There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.
A Memorial Service is not scheduled at this time and may be announced at
a later date.
In lieu of flowers to the home the family requests to please consider
donating to your local VFW the charity of the donor’s choice in support
of Veterans.
Friends may send condolences to the family through Arleigh’s tribute web
page at www.millermortuary.net.