John Stigge

John Stigge, 79, of Washington, Kansas, died September 24, 2026, at his home.

Please join us to share happy memories and toast a life well lived at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 3, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Washington.

John Fredrick Stigge, Jr., age 79, passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2026. He was a beloved partner, father, grandfather, and friend.

Born on August 2, 1947 in Hanover, KS, John was the first of four children to John Sr. and Loretta (Niemann) Stigge. John graduated from Washington High School in 1965 and served in the Army Reserves.

John farmed alongside his father, brothers, and sons, operating as Stigge and Sons, Inc. With his wife Kathryn and sons, he launched and operated Great Plains Cover Crop Seed and S3 Meats. For John, farming was a lifelong commitment to caring for the land and passing that stewardship on to the next generation. He had a strong belief in prioritizing soil health and stewardship of the land, using cover crops and rotational cattle grazing to build healthier, more sustainable soil. As a member of the local farming community, John never hesitated to offer his support.

John was preceded in death by his parents John Sr. and Loretta, sister Carolyn Helms (Gene), and brothers Orville Stigge and Steven Stigge. He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Kathryn; his children, Sydney Stigge-Kaufman (David), Sylvia Christopher (Jason), and Carolyn Harris (Dan) from his first marriage to Beverly; and Ian Stigge-Harwood (Kayla), Peter Stigge, and Helen Stigge (Sam) from his marriage to Kathryn; and his grandchildren, Cole, Adler, Desmond, Willow, and Lyra.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Ecdysis Foundation (Regenerative Ag) or Holistic Management International.