Frank W. Kroboth (1949-2024)

Frank W. Kroboth, 74, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Wichita, Kan. He was born Nov. 17, 1949, in Ellsworth, Kan., to Raymond and Frances (Kratky) Kroboth. Frank was a lifelong resident of Ellsworth County, where he pursued a career as a farmer and stockman. He was a devout member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. On July 14, 2000, he married Lori Potts in Emporia, Kan.

Frank is survived by his wife Lori, Wilson; son Dalton, Emporia; daughter Cassidy Kroboth, Wichita; sisters Patricia Urban (Jim), Salina, Kan., and Rita Brummer (Graig), Topeka, Kan.; nieces Amanda Brummer and Julia Wiebler (Austin), both of Topeka; and nephews Steven Urban and Kevin Urban of Salina and Matthew Brummer, Topeka. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Jimmy Kroboth.

Visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth. The family will be present from 5-7 p.m. and a vigil and rosary service will begin at 7 p.m.
A funeral Mass will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2024, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Ellsworth, followed by burial at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church or to the Sturge-Weber Foundation c/o Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439. Condolences can be left at parsonsfh.com.