By WIBW TV
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Family and community members gathered to celebrate the life of longtime Kansas State University president, Jon Wefald on Saturday morning.
In his 23 years as president at K-State, Jon Wefald, transformed Kansas State University increasing enrollment and bringing new life to the athletics programs.
President Wefald made an impact on students, faculty, and visitors, one that changed legendary Coach Bill Snyder’s decision on whether to come to Manhattan.
On Coach Snyder’s visit to KSU, he asked to go to the heart of campus, where he asked those passing by why they chose Kansas State University.
“Those people changed my mind. What they told me in essence was, the president of this university has made changes, transformations, if you will, that have impacted our lives dramatically.” Coach Bill Snyder says.
“Jon’s achievements are well-known, he claimed much, and he deserved much. His greatest achievement, however, was to give Kansas State University itself a great soul.” Dr. Charles Reagan says.
President Wefald was laid to rest at Manhattan’s Sunrise Cemetery, memorial contributions can be made to Kansas State University for the Marching Band.