Herman A. Shublom, 82, of Salina, died peacefully at his farm home on Friday, February 20, 2026, after a fierce battle with metastatic melanoma. He was born March 27, 1943, in Salina. He was the son of Mr. Laurence Edward and Goldie Margaret (Swanson) Shublom.
Herman graduated from Saina High School. He lived and farmed on his family’s land west of Salina until he met the love of his life, his late wife Jennie. He then moved to “town” for a several years. During the later time in town, they started building their house on the farm, which finished construction in 1989. He and Jennie were members of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Salina.
Herman was dedicated to his craft, farming mostly wheat, soybeans, and milo but in his younger years raised pigs and chickens. A knowledgeable, passionate, handyman, as most farmers are, loved being in field plowing the land and harvesting his crops.
He spent time on the Rural Saline County Water Board. He received a Bankers Conservation Award in 1997 for proper land use and conservation practices to maintain the fertility and longevity of his land. He loved visiting Russell’s for breakfast most mornings, and an occasional afternoon pie from there as well. He spent most of his evenings socializing at local establishments, connecting with friends, travelers, and locals alike.
Herman was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie (Anderson); his parents; brother, Edward Shublom; and sister, Helen Winder.
He is survived by his daughter, Polly Adams Matherly (Kevin), and grandchildren, Kolton and Madison Matherly.
Visitation will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 26, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 27, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Salina, with a graveside burial service at 2 p.m. at the Smolan Cemetery, Smolan, KS.
Donations may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church and Saline Animal Services, care of Ryan Mortuary.