Adis E. (Feldkamp) Wacker

LINCOLN

  Adis Wacker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, pianist, gardener, and quilter, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Lincoln, KS, at the age of 96.

  Born on August 10, 1928, in Newton, KS, to Lillian and William Feldkamp, Adis was raised in the close‑knit community of Vesper, KS. She graduated from Vesper High School in 1946 and continued her education at Kansas Wesleyan College in Salina. Following her studies, she spent a year teaching at Golden Belt School near Vesper.

  On April 23, 1947, Adis married Gene Wacker. The couple relocated to Gervais, OR, where she contributed her talents in the office of a local peach orchard. Upon returning to Kansas, she embraced family life and managed A & G Café, conveniently located next to the Texaco station built by her father as part of the Denver–Chicago Truck Stop on Highway 18.

  A devoted church member, Adis dedicated much of her life to Sunday school teaching—leading confirmation classes, organizing youth activities, and fundraising, volunteering and organizing Vacation Bible School in the summers. She shared her musical gifts by playing piano at Emmanuel Church, Vesper Presbyterian Church, and Lincoln Methodist Church. For many years, she also taught piano lessons and wrote a weekly news article for the Lincoln newspaper called the Bullfoot News.

  Her nurturing spirit extended into her passions: quilting and gardening, where she lovingly crafted both warmth and beauty for others. Her love of gardening was passed down to many of her children and grandchildren.

  Adis is survived by her sons, Clyde Wacker (Virginia) of Wichita, Alan Wacker (Bette) of Newton, and David Wacker (Lynn) of Hunter; daughter Sherry Wacker Stinnett (Vance) of Lawrence; sister May Tenofsky (Art); brothers, Larry Feldkamp (Jeanette) and Carolee Feldkamp; along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great‑great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Donna Tillet; brother Darrell Feldkamp; son Kenneth Wacker (2014); and husband Gene Wacker (2009).

  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Hall Chapel in Lincoln with family present to receive visitors.

  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 16, 2025 at Lincoln United Methodist Church with burial following at Emmanuel Cemetery south of Vesper.

  Memorial contributions can be made to Emmanuel Cemetery, c/o, Hall Chapel, PO Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.

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