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ELLSWORTH
Frank W. Kroboth, 74, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, in Wichita, KS. He was born November 17, 1949, in Ellsworth, KS, 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’s Catholic Church. On July 14, 2000, he married Lori Potts in Emporia, KS.
Frank is survived by his wife, Lori, of Wilson; his son, Dalton, of Emporia; his daughter, Cassidy Kroboth, of Wichita; his sisters, Patricia Urban (Jim) of Salina, KS and Rita Brummer (Graig) of Topeka, KS; nieces, Amanda Brummer and Julia Wiebler (Austin) of Topeka; and nephews, Steven Urban and Kevin Urban of Salina and Matthew Brummer of Topeka. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jimmy Kroboth.
Visitation will be held from 1-7 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Parsons Funeral Home in Ellsworth. The family will be present from 5-7 p.m., and a vigil and rosary service will begin at 7:00 p.m.
A funeral mass will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2024, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, followed by burial at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church or to the Sturge-Weber Foundation, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
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