Charles L. "Chuck" Doeden, 82, died March 1, 2010 at Kansas Heart Center, Andover, Kansas. He was born February 16, 1928 at rural Odin, Kansas, the son of George H. and Amanda (Christians) Doeden. He worked in the oilfield for Brackeen Line Cleaning in Claflin for many years, helped with Schremmer Auction Service and he also farmed and raised cattle. Mr. Doeden was a longtime Hoisington resident, coming from Claflin. Mr. Doeden was of the Lutheran faith. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever and was a former member of the Claflin Fire Department. Survivors include three sons: John Doeden, Houston, Texas; Rick Doeden and wife Lynn, Oberlin, Kansas; and James Doeden and wife Kelly, Hoisington, Kansas; two daughters: Linda Womble, Perryton, Texas; and Lana Clin and husband Sam, Kingston, Arkansas; one brother, Harold "Boots" Doeden, Yates Center, Kansas; one sister-in-law, Annabelle Doeden, Grand Junction, Colorado; close friend, Joyce Steiner, Topeka, Kansas; nine grandchildren: Taylor, Micah, Erin, Kellen, Ashley, Jennifer, Savannah, Nathan, and Kebby; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, one daughter-in-law, and one son-in-law. Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Little officiating. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010 and from 9:00 a.m. to service time Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are requested to the Hoisington Ambulance Fund or Kans for Kids, in care of the funeral home.