Bert Chaney

Bert Chaney Jr. (January 26, 1928 – April 11, 2024) was an American politician who served in the Kansas State Senate and Kansas House of Representatives from 1967 to 1984.

Bert Chaney
Member of the Kansas Senate from the 34th district
In office 1973–1984
Succeeded by	David Kerr
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 101st district
In office 1967–1972
Personal details
Born	(1928-01-26)January 26, 1928 Coffeyville, Kansas, U.S.
Died	April 11, 2024(2024-04-11) (aged 96)
Party	Democratic
Spouse	Marilyn Johnson
Children	3[1]
Residence	Hutchinson, Kansas[2]

Biography

Chaney was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, the 14th of 17 children. He taught at Hutchinson Community College for 32 years.^[1] In 1966, Chaney was elected to the Kansas House, taking office in January 1967 and serving for three terms. In 1972, he moved up to the State Senate, representing the 34th district for three terms until 1984, when he was defeated by Republican David Kerr.^[3]

Chaney married Marilyn Johnson on April 4, 1958; the couple had three children. He died April 11, 2024, at the age of 96.^[4]