ETHAN GIERTZ

CARL JUNCTION- Arrangements are pending with Konantz Warden Funeral Home in Lamar for Ethan Roger Giertz, 47, formerly of Liberal, who died suddenly from a blood clot at his home on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Memorial services are pending and in lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Peterson Outdoor Ministries Lodge of Hope.

Condolence may be sent at www.konantzwarden.com.

Survivors include his parents, Bula and Eldon Giertz, Liberal; a son, Brennon Giertz, US Navy; several uncles, aunts and cousins and a goddaughter, Janessa Jones. He is also survived by family members from a previous marriage, Roger and Heidi Richmond and family.

Mr. Giertz was born Aug. 16, 1974, in Ft. Scott, Kan., to Eldon R. and Bula (White) Giertz. He grew up on the Prairie Center Farm south of Liberal and loved farming. He attended Liberal R2 schools and graduated salutatorian of his 1992 class. He attended MSSC in Joplin in the Honors Program and graduated in 1996. He obtained a master’s degree in Economics at Washington State University.

He was an active 4-H member and won many awards and trips, both for 4-H and FFA. His passion was helping others and he became the Volunteer Coordinator for Peterson Outdoor Ministries, receiving the Outstanding Volunteer Award in February of 2022. He was involved with civic activities including being active with the Carl Junction planning committee, BNI group and was involved with supporting local, state and federal politicians.

He worked in retail or management including Shopko, Target, Deals and Cave Gang Pizza. At the time of his death he was working with the McDonald’s five stores in Carthage, Lamar, El Dorado Springs and Butler, as maintenance supervisor. He was also an Independent Associate for LegalShield.

He was a kind, loving person with many friends. He will be greatly missed by his family and anyone that knew him.