David Setter

David J. Setter, age 95, formerly of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away at his home in Garnett, Kansas, on Monday, September 9, 2019.

He was born February 16, 1924 at Scipio Kansas, the son of Peter and Mary (Roecker) Setter. He grew up in the Scipio area, and was baptized and confirmed at St. Boniface Church. He also attended school in Scipio and walked several miles to and from school every day. He loved to help his Dad on the farm prior to entering the Marine Corps in 1945. He was stationed in Japan during the bombing of Hiroshima and was later honorably discharged in 1946. In 1947, Dave entered barber school in Kansas City. He then married Ruth (Hagedorn) at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee in 1950. In August of that year, he opened the Shawnee Barber Shop, a four chair shop that he owned and operated for 38 years. He belonged to the Master Barber Association and loved his profession. Dave and Ruth retired to Garnett, Kansas in 1985, and after retiring from his shop, he barbered in surrounding cities helping out other barbers when needed. Throughout his life he loved music, played the guitar, and enjoyed going with Ruth to lots of dances. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors, working on the farm, and caring for his cattle. He still worked on his farm until about three years ago when his health began to decline. Dave and Ruth loved to go on long trips, to sightsee and visit family and friends. One of their favorite destinations was visiting one of his good friends from the service in Montana. He loved nothing more than soaking up the sunshine on his backyard deck. Dave never met a stranger, loved spending time with his family and loved his family most of all. Dave’s faith was also very important to him.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and three sisters (one in infancy).

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Ruth E. Setter of the home; five children: Mary Kay Keating of Overland Park, Kansas; Joe Setter of Englewood, Colorado; Rita Anderson of Spring Hill, Kansas; Ralph (Barb) Setter of Omaha, Nebraska; Jerry (Robyn) Setter of Lenexa, Kansas; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Judy (Ron) Miller of Louisburg, Kansas; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was truly loved and will be greatly missed.

A Rosary and visitation will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Scipio, Kansas, at 9:30 a.m., Friday, September 13, 2019, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., with burial following in St. Boniface Cemetery, Scipio.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church, Holy Angels Catholic Church, or to St. Rose School.

You may send your condolences to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .