Carlyle Edward Kiehne, 91, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at his home in Satanta, KS.
The son of Carl F. and Edna M. (Olsen) Kiehne born on July 27, 1928 at Alexandria, MN.
Carlyle and Maurine (Foster) Kiehne were married on March 26, 1953 at United Methodist Church in Satanta, KS. She preceded him in death on October 18, 2016.
For several years Carlyle and Maurine moved around while Carlyle helped build grain elevators. They settled in Satanta in 1957 to make their home with their boys.
They owned and operated several retail businesses including construction of homes and small business buildings. Carlyle enjoyed working with his sons on remodeling projects and building homes.
Carlyle served in the United States Army for two years. He was an active member in his community; United Methodist Church, Satanta Chamber of Commerce, Satanta Development Inc., Chairman of Great Plains Development, Board Member of Satanta District Hospital, Satanta City Council and a 50 plus years of Satanta American Legion.
He enjoyed taking trips with his family to Colorado. Carlyle was a retired builder, businessman, and hospital administrator.
Carlyle is survived by four sons, Noel Kiehne and wife Brenda, Mark Kiehne, Todd Kiehne, all of Satanta, KS., Paul Kiehne, LaVeta, CO.; brother, Jerome Kiehne, Hoffman, MN.; sister, Joanne Boen, Fergus Fall, MN.; brother-in-law, Donald Foster and wife Donna, Satanta, KS.; grandchildren, Joel and Kristen Kiehne, Ethan Espinoza, Nevin Kiehne, Darren Kiehne, Carl and Amber Kiehne, Quinton Kiehne and Olga Kiehne; great- grandchildren, Adian Kiehne, Zachary Kiehne and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Tyler Kiehne, brother Louval Kiehne and sister Adrienne .
A memorial is established for Satanta Long Term Care Unit. Memorials may be mailed to Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 747, Satanta, KS 67870.
Memorial Service will be held Monday, November 4, 2019, United Methodist Church, Satanta, KS at 2 p.m. Interment will be at later date.
Visitation will be Saturday, November 2, 2019, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, November 3, 2019, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Robson Funeral Home, Satanta.
Robson Funeral Home, Satanta is in charge of arrangements.