Burns farmer and stockman Rodger L. Sidener, 65, died Saturday at Via Christi Hospital on St. Francis, Wichita.

Born March 7, 1951, in Newton to Lee and Evelyn (Kirkpatrick) Sidener, he graduated from Chase County High School.

His father and a brother Wesley, preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, of Burns.

Graveside services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Wonsevu Cemetery. A memorial has been established with Butler County 4-H dairy project in care of Zeiner Funeral Home, 205 Elm St., Marion KS 66861.