Lee Sternberger

Lee Sternberger was born on October 29, 1935 in Alva to Olen Sternberger and Martha Crowl Sternberger and passed away October 30, 2024 in Kiowa. Lee spent all his life in the Hardtner area and served as a 4-H Leader, secretary on the Barber County Fair Board as well as Elwood Township Board and the Hardtner Supply Board. Once he moved into the Kiowa District Manor he served as President of the Resident Council Board and was the 2024 Grand Marshall of the Fourth of July parade in Hardtner.

Lee is preceded in death by his parents, Olen and Martha Sternberger; wife, Nadine Sternberger and one brother, Leon Sternberger.

He is survived by four children, Joe Sternberger and wife, Deb of Wichita, Jeff Sternberger and wife, Colleen of Garden City, Lesa Zenger and husband, Greg of Belleville and Mark Sternberger and wife, Ann of Maize; seven grandchildren, Jena, Eric, Robin, Cody, Brandon, Whitney and Connor as well as eight great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the Hardtner Library or Kiowa District Manor through the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Lanman Funeral Home, Inc. of Kiowa. www.lanmanfuneralhome.com Facebook: Lanman Funeral Home Inc.