Daryle Wayne Jontra

October 14, 1942 - July 1, 2019

Daryle Wayne Jontra age 76 of Longton, died Monday, July 1, 2019 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Daryle was born on October 14, 1942 in Independence, Kansas the son of Stanley Edmond and Beatrice (Kaizerling) Jontra. Daryle was a graduate of Elk Falls High School class of 1960. After high school Darlye served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1964 until 1970. Daryle worked most of his life on the farm, McPherson Concrete and was also an Ag Equipment salesman at Shepherd’s in Independence. In December of 1971 Daryle married Carol Gillette and they later divorced in 1991. Daryle was baptized as a small boy at the First Christian Church Elk Falls. Daryle is survived by numerous cousins and long time friends: Gene and Carolyn Corle, Dick and Linda Adams, Jon D. and Pat Patteson and Brad and Mavis Helms. Cremation has taken place, friends will be holding a memorial graveside service at the Elk Falls Cemetery on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 6:30 PM. Memorials have been suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Final services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736