Joseph Oscar Dearinger, 85, of Yates Center, Kansas, passed away on August 3, 2022, with his granddaughter, Glenda, by his side.

He was born on February 3, 1937, in Virgil, Kansas to Ellis and Mildred (Nelson) Dearinger. Joe loved farming, cattle, and horses. He farmed for 22 years with his wife Doris (Petit) Dearinger and four children Connie, Gary, Kathy, and Mary by his side. He retired from farming and then spent his time dealing and refinishing antiques until his health took him on another path.

He was preceded in death by his son Gary and granddaughter Brooke, brother Dick and sister Shirley.

He is survived by his 3 daughters Connie (Glen) Collins, Kathy (Dave) Maloy, Mary (Doug) Arbogast, brother Jerry and sisters Joyce and Lynda, and 9 grandchildren.

A private service is planned for August 27, at 10:00 A.M. at the Yates Center Cemetery.