Kim Dale Bahner

Kim Dale Bahner, 66, of Belvue, Kansas, died Sunday, April 2, 2023, at his home. He was a life-long resident of the area.

Kim was born December 10, 1956, in Wamego, the son of Alfred Dale and Anna Fern (Peddicord) Bahner. He attended Belvue Grade School and graduated in 1974 from Wamego High School. Kim then attended Fort Hays State University and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education from Emporia State University.

Kim worked 25 years for HF Mixing Group in Topeka, first as a Sales Technician, then Sales Manager and then a Department Manager. He also worked 9 years in the drafting and marketing departments of Baldersons in Wamego, and 4 years as co-owner and Vice President of Dymax. He worked for a time at Kansas State University and then farmed and built his own home.

Kim loved to hunt, fish, go camping, and play golf. He was passionate about attending his kids and grandkids sporting events and was a fan of Kansas State Football. He enjoyed wood working and doing home remodeling projects and he loved to travel. Kim was a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.
Kim married his high school sweetheart, Candace Arlene Piper on June 3, 1978, in Manhattan. After almost 45 years sharing their lives together, Candy survives at their home.

Kim is also survived by his children; Kari Roberts (Loren), Albany, New York, and Tyson Bahner, Springfield, Missouri; his grandchildren, Rhett Roberts, Paityn Bahner and Emersyn Bahner; his sister, Kathy Douglas (Denny), Wamego; mother-in-law, Fae Piper, Wamego; brother-in-law, Jim Piper (Irma), Manhattan; and his nieces Kacy, Ashley, Jana, and Tanya. Kim was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, Leland Piper and his sister-in-law, Sharon Caster.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. A Time of Memories will be held at 7:00 pm. The family suggests memorial contributions to the City of Wamego for the Boomtown USA – Wamego Fireworks Show, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.