Jerry B. Abplanalp, 76, died April 24, 2015 in Wichita, Kansas. He was born June 17, 1938 in Whitewater, Ks. to Harold and Evelyn M. (McCluer) Abplanalp. He owned Jerry's Welding and Machine Shop where he loved rebuilding and restoring tractors. Preceding Jerry in death were his parents; a son, Jimmy Albplanalp; a brother, Jesse Abplanalp; and a sister, Virginia DeThample. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Abplanalp of the home; a daughter, Julie (Charles) Huffman of Wichita, KS; son, Chris (Lori) DeLester of Murfreesboro, TN; a daughter, Christina (Eric) Peterson of Wichita, KS.; 4 sisters, RoseMarie Campbell and Patricia (Jack) Campbell of Wichita, KS., Stella Montague of Bartelsville, OK., and Syvitha Duggins of Sand Springs, OK.; 10 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Old Mission Mortuary Chapel with burial following at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, KS.. Memorials have been established with Make A Wish in Kansas. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.oldmissionmortuary.com.