Karl E. Umphenour

Karl E. Umphenour

Karl E. Umphenour, 84, of Fort Scott, passed away at his home on Wednesday morning, Nov. 13, 2024. He was born on July 22, 1940, in Vernon County, Mo., the son of Roy Ellsworth Umphenour and Lottie Belle (Kleitz) Umphenour. He married Sharon Kathleen Erie on April 25, 1959, in Fulton, Kan. She preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 2013.

Karl had a passion for sports. He loved watching any sport whether it be on TV or in person. Karl consistently attended his kids’ and grandkids’ sporting events. He loved cheering them on.

Karl is survived by his children, Shawn Umphenour, of Fort Scott, Karla Mullis and Brock, of Butler, Mo., Brian Umphenour and Karen, of Moundville, Mo., Krista Hope and Danny, of Nevada, Mo., Eric Umphenour and Jennifer, of Pleasanton, Kan., and Kyla Marchant and Reggie, of Lovell, Ark.; a brother, David Umphenour, of Carson City, Nev.; a sister, Kay Vaughn, of Camdenton, Mo.; 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife Sharon, Karl was also preceded in death by his parents.

Pastor Steve Russ will officiate funeral services for Karl at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, with burial following at the St. Michael’s Cemetery, in Fulton, Kan. The family will receive friends Monday evening Nov. 18, 2024, 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Tri-Valley Developmental Services and may be left in the care of the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall St., P.O. Box 309, Fort Scott, KS, 66701. Friends and family may sign the online guest book and share memories at www.konantzcheney.com.