Leslie “Joe” Zachgo, 72, of Ash Grove
Leslie 'Joe' Zachgo, 72, of Ash Grove, Kansas passed away February 19th, 2024 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.
Joe was born November 18, 1951 in Salina Kansas to Kenneth and Ila (Parli) Zachgo. He was the third of six children. He attended Shiloh, Ash Grove, and Hunter schools before graduating from Sylvan Unified High School in 1969. From there he enrolled in the mechanic program at NCK Vo-Tech, graduating in 1970. While at Vo-Tech, he met Kay Speaks and they were married June 17, 1972 at the First Christian Church in Beloit, KS. Kay and Joe were blessed with 3 children: Jeremiah, Carla, and Cynthia.
Joe was very handy and wore many hats throughout his life. He worked at Thrun Brother's Garage, Quartzite, Kent Manufacturing, and Great Plains Manufacturing. He often reminisced about his days traveling to Colorado for Kent Manufacturing. Joe loved the mountains. He also ran his own family business harvesting for local farmers each summer and found great joy in sharing this with his family.
Joe volunteered with the Hunter Fire Department for many years. He had a great love for playing the card game Pitch. Joe was also known for his hard work and helping others with their building projects. He also loved welding and working in his shop. Joe always loved seeing and hearing about his grandchildren's adventures and latest achievements as well as sneaking them sweets when their parents weren't looking.
Leslie 'Joe' is survived byKay Zachgo of Cawker City, KS and their 3 children, Jeremiah (Roxy) Zachgo of Lincoln, KS, Carla (Ben) Stevens of Cedar Rapids, IA,and Cynthia (Garret) Wilkison of Cashion, OK, along with multiple grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. Joe is also survived by his siblings. He was proceeded in death by his parents Kenneth and Ila (Parli) Zachgo.
A celebration of life will be held March 2 11 am at Hunter Community Center, 109 1st St, Hunter, KS 67452 Cards and memorials can be sent to Kay Zachgo, c/o Cynthia Wilkison 433 Azalea NW, Cashion, OK 73016.