Walter K. Ehly, 83, died July 23, 2011 at his residence, Claflin, Kansas. He was born October 17, 1927 at Claflin, KS, the son of August and Mary (Knorr) Ehly. He was raised in Claflin and graduated from Claflin High School. He served his country both in the United States Marine Corp. and the United States Air Force. Mr. Ehly graduated from Fort Hays State College with a degree in math and science. He continued his studies to receive his Masters' Degree in 1956 with a major in Secondary Education. His first year was spent teaching science and math in Pawnee Rock and he then spent 29 years teaching in the Wichita School District at North High, Hamilton Junior High and Mead Junior High. After his retirement he spent many hours enjoying farming either at Claflin or at his farm near Hoisington. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Great Bend Knights of Columbus #862 and the Hoisington American Legion Post #286. Survivors include one sister, Jolene Walden, Apple Valley, California, many nieces and nephews, and special friend, LaNora Barnes, Gread Bend, KS. Mr. Ehly was preceded in death by three brothers, James Ehly, Richard Ehly, and August Ehly, and four sisters, Helen Kimpler, Lois Linsner, Lucille Bergstrom and Beatrice Jarchow. Vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2011 with a Knights of Columbus #862 rosary following at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father Charles Mazouch as celebrant. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Burial will be in the Claflin Cemetery with military honors by Ralph B. Praeger VFW Post #8668. Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family School Endowment Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kansas.