Michael E. Garber

Michael Eugene Garber, age 58, of LaHarpe, Kansas, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019, at his residence after having been in poor health for many years. Michael was born on August 12, 1960, in Iola, Kansas, to Clarence Jr. Garber and Irma (Wagner) Garber. Michael graduated from Iola High School, Iola, Kansas. Michael and Janet Danford were married on July 4, 1994, in Miami, Oklahoma. He worked in agriculture for several area farmers. Michael loved football, especially the Kansas City Chiefs. He enjoyed pool and was an avid pool player, enjoyed playing bingo, and enjoyed deer hunting. Michael collected Kansas City Chiefs and John Deere memorabilia. Michael liked his truck, fondly named "Old Blue." Michael was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Claude Garber and Clarence Lee Garber; sister, Ragenia Garber; brother-in-law, David Garber; and sister-in-law, Martha Garber. Michael is survived by his wife, Janet, of the home; brother, Glen Garber and wife, Tammy, LaHarpe, Kansas; sister, Dora Kluckner and husband, Larry, Longdale, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Stephanie Harbold, LaHarpe, Kansas; children, Jeff Tobaee, Kansas, Davy Tobaee, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Josh Tobaee, Iola, Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Michael is also survived by two nephews and one niece he helped raise, Alex Garber, Iola, Kansas, Brittney Stanturf, Iola, Kansas, and Jacob Garber of the home. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials are requested to the Michael E. Garber Memorial Fund, and may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, Iola, Kansas. Condolences for the family may be left at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .