Gary Joseph Adelhardt, 64, of Seneca, KS, peacefully passed away on October 8, 2021 at the Hiawatha Community Hospital surrounded by his two girls and son-in-law.

He was born December 8, 1956 to William J. and Leora A. (Hageman) Adelhardt. He attended Nashville-Zenda schools and graduated in 1975.

He attended Hutchinson Community College and Kansas State University, graduating in 1983.

Gary married Joan Dragastin on May 23, 1981 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa, KS. Together they had one daughter, Lauren Ann.

Gary was an independent oil and gas producer and rancher/farmer. He loved to work with his cattle, tinker and build things in his shop, cheer on the K-State Wildcats, and spend time with his girls, son-in-law, and extended family.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, and mother-in-law.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joan; his daughter Lauren Hammes and her husband Ethan of Seneca; his two sisters, Louise (Al) Talley of Bixby, OK, and Eileen Blick of Wichita, KS; as well as brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Parish rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca, KS. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, KS. Burial will be at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery. There will also be a parish rosary at 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at St. Leo Catholic Church in St. Leo, KS.

Memorials may be made to Coins for a Cause sent in care of the funeral home.