Floyd Clarence Sanko, 80, died September 28, 2011 at his home, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born August 3, 1931 at Hodgeman County, Kansas, the son of Edward and Mary (Schinstock) Sanko. He married Rosemary Burke November 24, 1952 at Dodge City, Kansas. He ended his career with Sanko Motors of Spearville in 1956 and moved to Great Bend to establish Sanko's Service, Inc. He was also a former owner of Reed Testing, Inc. Mr. Sanko was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #862, and Sand Hills Gun Club. He was devoted to his church, family, and business. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Sanko, of the home; three sons: Kenton D. Sanko and wife Anita, Great Bend; Gerald E. Sanko and wife Michele, Rogers, Arkansas; and Stanley W. Sanko, Dodge City; one daughter: Cynthia M. Sanko, Los Angeles, California; one brother, Wilbert Sanko and wife Imogene, Ellinwood, Kansas; and seven grandchildren: Nicole Sanko, Natalie Sanko, and Noelle Sanko, all of Rogers; Annie Sanko, Overland Park, Kansas; Sally Sanko, Lawrence, Kansas; Macie Sanko, Emporia, Kansas; and Aaron Sanko, Great Bend. He was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Vigil service with Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 1, 2011 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Father Reginald A. Urban will be celebrant. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 30, 2011 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to CKMC Foundation for the benefit of the Heartland Cancer Center or Prince of Peace Parish, in care of the funeral home.