09/10/2026
From farming to volunteering, Harvey Fasse has spent his life putting down roots and lending a helping hand wherever he’s needed.
Harvey hails from Wakefield, Kansas, but eventually settled on a farm outside of Effingham, where he also helped with his wife Nancy’s family farm, Hamon Seed Farms in Valley Falls. After retiring from farming and moving into town, Harvey found even more ways to give back to his community.
For the past six years, Harvey has been a member of the Atchison Train Club - North East Kansas Railroaders, after meeting organization president Ronnie Myer. Harvey serves as First Vice President and is the head engineer for the little train that runs on weekends from April through October in Atchison. The Railroaders also bring some Halloween fun to the tracks each October with their Haunted Train, which returns October 23–24 this year.
Harvey is also an active member of the Effingham, Kansas Lion's Club, helping work the gates at Tiger home games, hosting the club’s annual gun show in January and selling tickets for the bouncy houses at the Atchison County Fair. The club’s fundraising stays right here at home, helping local families and community members when they need a little extra assistance.
For the past eight years, Harvey has volunteered with Second Harvest Community Food Bank, helping with food distributions at the blue building and delivering boxes to those who aren’t able to make it into town. On Mondays and Wednesdays, Harvey and Nancy deliver Meals on Wheels through Project Concern, Inc., bringing meals—and often a friendly visit—to local residents.
Harvey is also an active member of Effingham Union Church, where he helps mow the church lawn. And if there’s another lawn around town that needs a trim, chances are Harvey is willing to help there, too.
But perhaps what says the most about Harvey is the way he quietly shows up for people. He takes great pride in donating his time to transport community members to doctor appointments, therapy and treatments—making sure people have a way to get where they need to go.
Harvey doesn’t volunteer for recognition. He simply believes in helping his neighbors and being there when someone needs a hand. Whether he’s behind the wheel, behind the controls of the train, mowing a lawn, delivering a meal or lending a listening ear, Harvey’s kindness is evident in everything he does.
Harvey Fasse is a true Hometown Hero—proof that sometimes the biggest impact comes from simply being a good neighbor and a kind person.
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