Allen Keith Trexler

1930 - 2026

Allen Keith Trexler, 95, Hill City, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

He was born to Roland and Edna (Rudman) Trexler on October 9, 1930, at the family home in Palco. During the first five years of his life, he lived in Palco before the family relocated to Hill City. In both communities, Allen treasured the time spent alongside his father, Roland Trexler, at the family grocery business, the Trexler Store, where he proudly delivered groceries on his tricycle. He shared a joyful childhood with his two younger sisters, Phyllis and Awyn.

Allen attended school in Hill City and graduated in 1949 and later attended Fort Hays State University.

On February 17, 1952, Allen Texler and Carol Albertson were married in Hill City. Allen built a home on land the family had purchased four miles north of town. That property became the foundation of what would grow into Trexler Farm & Ranch. Allen purchased Black Angus cattle and established the Trexler Bull Sales operation.

Allen and Carol Albertson were blessed with two children, Bradley Allen and Alynn Renee.

Allen served on numerous boards, including the Graham County Fair Board, FHA, Library Board, Farmers & Merchants Bank Board, and an advisory board for Colby Community College. He also helped establish a Grazing Association.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol Trexler; son, Bradley Trexler; granddaughter, Meredith Trexler Drees; parents, Roland and Edna Trexler; sisters, Phyllis (Joe) Tremblay and Awyn (Noel) Ary; as well as his grandparents and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He leaves behind his daughter, Lynn (Ty) Bruton of Norton; daughterin- law, Kim Trexler of Hill City; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life was held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City. Private interment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Hill City High School – Trexler Scholarship or to the Hill City Methodist Church and sent in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, Kansas 67642.