Louis R. Vopat

  Louis R. Vopat, 76, passed away Sept. 25, 2015. He was born Oct. 24, 1938 in rural Kanopolis to Rosa A. (Stepanek) and Arthur F. Vopat.
Louis married Marsha L. Zvolanek in Santa Fe, N.M. on Dec. 28, 1959. He was a farmer and stockman, ran H&R Block in Ellsworth with his wife, Marsha, and was also a jack-of-all trades working many different jobs throughout the years. He was a former FFA member and NFO member and officer.
Louis is survived by his son, Valan Vopat (Beverly) of Ellsworth; son, Vawn Vopat (Linda) of Lyons; sister, Ruth Hulse (Robert) of Ellsworth; sister-in-law, Pat Zvolanek of Ellsworth; grandchildren, Leigh (Kyle) Nemechek, Kimbre Vopat, and Sheldon Louis Vopat; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marsha; and brother-in-law, Ronnie Zvolanek.
Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Ellsworth Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ellsworth County Volunteer Fire Department, Ellsworth County EMS, or Ellsworth County Medical Center, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
Condolences may be sent to the family at parsonsfh.com.