Bernard Kimminau

Bernard Peter Kimminau, 85, died peacefully in his home Saturday, October 3, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 21, 1941 in Carthage, Missouri, the son of Joseph Thomas and Pauline Henning Kimminau. The family moved to Nebraska for a short time before moving to Wichita, Kansas. Bernie graduated from Wichita West High School.

Served in the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam Conflict. Bernie worked for Kansas Gas Service from 1973 retiring in 2006. Which would become ONEOK Gas Company.

He loved to spend time with his family whether it be camping, fishing or road trips. Loved collecting ink pens, watches and guns. A loving husband, dad, and grandpa. Bernie was a jokester, loved to tease everyone including all the kids and pets.

Survivors include his wife, Rayma Kay Bogard Kimminau, who he married on August 21, 1976 in Wichita; their sons Jason Kimminau and wife Delilah of Garden Plain, Jacob Kimminau of Cheney; along with Bernie’s older children Bernard Kimminau, Jr, John Kimminau, Karla Kimminau, and Joseph Kimminau all of Wichita. sisters; Irene Sanders of Wichita; Joyce Vestering of Garden Plain; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and daughter-in-law Meagan Kimminau of Wichita.

Bernie is preceded in death by his parents; daughter Amber Marie Kimminau; son Justin Bernard Kimminau; and sister Ann Landwehr.

Services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Affordable Cremations Plus, Wichita, Kansas.