Norton resident Wilmer E. Severns passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Hutchinson Health and Rehab in Hutchinson, KS at the age of 96.

Wilmer was born November 15, 1924 on a farm in Norton County, Kansas the son of Ross E. and Irma H. (Colip) Severns.  He served in the United States Army during WWII.  Upon returning he farmed for a short period of time, then received his bachelor's degree from the Manhattan Christian College and began his Christian Ministry, preaching until the age of 93.

He was united in marriage to Eileen Juan Fisher on May 30, 1948 in Norton, KS.  She preceded him in death on January 5, 2015.

Wilmer was also preceded in death by his parents Ross and Irma and a son James.

Survivors include his daughter Wava Goetz and husband Mark of Great Falls, Montana; two sons Wayne Severns and wife Ruth of Auburndale, Florida and Jerry Severns and wife Nanette of Hutchinson, Kansas; a brother Virgil Severns and wife Anne of Fair Banks, Alaska; a sister Margaret Leonard of Topeka, Kansas; 6 grandchildren: Thadeus Goetz and wife Stephanie, Jacob Goetz and wife Samantha, Janelle and Cheryl Severns, Amber Boyd and husband Tony, and Greg Severns and wife Janea;  3 step grandchildren:  Justina Jacks and husband Bobby, Trent Jones and wife Jessica, and Sadie Grant and husband Elias; 7 great grandchildren: Konner and Liam Goetz, Whitney, Brendan and Brayden Boyd, Shelby Hansen and Harper Severns; and 3 step great grandchildren: Beau and Juliette Jacks and Carpenter Jones.

Funeral services will be held at the Norton Christian Church in Norton, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021 with Pastor Nate Hagen officiating. The church services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial with military honors will follow in the Norton Cemetery, Norton.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.  The family will then receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Norton Christian Church for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton Christian Church or the Norton Senior Center.