Linus A. Pfannenstiel, 75, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born on January 2, 1951, in Hays, Kansas, to Theodore “Ted” and Ottilia (Leiker) Pfannenstiel. He graduated from Saint Francis Seminary in 1969 and married Deborah Berland, on June 12, 1971.

Throughout his career, Linus owned and operated The Bingo Haus in Hays, and Fonz Custom Services. He also worked as an insurance adjuster, managed the Evans Grain Elevator, and served as a manager for the U.S. Census Bureau during the 1990 and 2000 censuses. Over the years, his ventures included operating a food truck at county fairs, personalizing limestone fence posts, driving a pilot car, organizing annual summer peach sales, and many other projects.

He served the City of Damar for many years as the water superintendent and as a member of the City Council. He played a key role in securing grant funding for numerous community projects and was especially proud of his work establishing and training the City of Damar Volunteer Fire Department.

He was involved with St. Joseph Catholic Church as both a lector and an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. He was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and served as Grand Knight, as well as in several local and state leadership positions within the Knights of Columbus.

As a proud Air Force veteran, he deeply valued his country and was committed to honoring those who served and sacrificed for our nation’s freedoms. He is survived by his daughter, Tara (Michael) Morrow of Wichita; his son, Adam (Clista) Pfannenstiel of Wichita; and his daughter, Amy (Tracy) Dible of Wichita; nine grandchildren; and his great-grandson, Jace 'JJ' Morrow of Emporia.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Deborah Pfannenstiel; his parents, Ted and Ottilia Pfannenstiel; Paul and Minnie Pfannenstiel; his sister, Jo Ann Burnett; and his brother, Gerald Pfannenstiel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in St. Marks, Kansas. A rosary and visitation will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the church. His ashes will be laid to rest with military honors during a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Damar, Kansas.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Linus's honor to: 1. Knights of Columbus Charities Aid Foundation (Attn: State Treasurer Doug Wietharn, 107 E. Apache St., Saint Marys, KS 66536) 2. Kansas Honor Flight (P.O. Box 2371, Hutchinson, KS 67504; kansashonorflight. org) 3. Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Salina (In Memory of Linus Pfannenstiel – Vocations, 103 N. 9th Street, Salina, KS 67401) Contributions and condolences may also be sent to Wulf-Ast Mortuary, 213 W. Wichita, P.O. Box 555, Colwich, KS 67030.