Leslie (Les) James Berblinger

Leslie (Les) James Berblinger, 76, passed peacefully to heaven on July 24, 2025, with his family by his side. Les was born on December 10, 1948, in Lyons, Kansas to Joanne and Frederick Berblinger. In 1964, Les met Susan while in high school and were happily married on August.10, 1968.

After Les graduated from Kansas Technical Institute, he began working at Cessna Aircraft which was the beginning of his 41 year career. During his time at Cessna/Textron, not only was he a dedicated employee and manager, he completed his bachelor’s degree at Friends University. He truly treasured the many friends he made through the years and always looked forward to seeing everyone at the retirement luncheons.

For Les, family life meant being present for any and every function in his children’s and grandchildren’s lives. Whether he was coaching or cheering them on from the stands, he was always there for them. His love for family also spread to his nieces and nephews and other members of his extended family who he cared for dearly.

Susan and Les were blessed to be together for sixty-one years, and they were able to fill those years with countless memories together. Les’s love and dedication to his marriage could be seen by any who knew them.

Les is preceded in death by his parents, Fredrick and Joanne Berblinger; brothers, Fredrick Allen Berblinger, and Jan Albert Berblinger.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Berblinger of Goddard; sons, Jeff (Anna) Berblinger of Wichita, Jeremy (Julie) Berblinger of St. Mark, KS; daughter, Joni Berblinger of Kansas City, KS; grandchildren, Ryan Berblinger of Cheney, KS, Anna Berblinger of Manhattan, KS, Camden “Camo” Berblinger of Wichita; sister, Phyllis (Eldon, Sr.) Colson of Lyons, KS: brother, Jon (Kris) Berblinger of Goddard; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm, Rosary will be at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 30, 2025; Memorial Service will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, July 31, 2025, all at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. The Memorial Service will be live streamed.

A memorial has been established with:

Bell & Star Fund

℅ Lyons Federal Bank

200 East Avenue South

Lyons, Kansas 67554