Richard D. Dannels
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Richard D. “Dick” Dannels, age 88, was a longtime Hays resident having moved to Kansas City, Missouri, a few years ago, where he passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at the North Kansas City Hospice House. He was born on August 7, 1933, in Havana, Kansas, to George Everett and Eleanor (Boone) Dannels.
A graduate of Wichita North High School, Dick worked for Motorola and American Legion Post 173 while residing in Hays. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Technical Sergeant (E6) and was stationed stateside and in multiple countries during his 20 years of service.
He is survived by daughters, Dana (Rick) Klaus, Jodi (Dave) Schmidt, Brenda Unrein and Erika (Jeff) Coffman; son, Rick Dannels; 15 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives Janet (Larrick) Dannels and Matilda (Werth) Dannels, his parents, and his brother Kenneth Dannels.
Inurnment services will be 2pm on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Wakeeney, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to North Kansas City Hospice House. Condolence messages may be left for the family at www.heartlandcremation.com.
So very sorry for your loss! Duck was a great man & always liked visiting with him when we took care of his yard! RIP Dick
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and wishing you all peace and comfort as you remember your Dad. I worked with your Mom at Good Samaritan in Hays. She was an amazing Lady! My deepest sympathy to you all!
My deepest sympathies. I have not seen Dick for many years however I always looked forward to visiting with him back when he lived in Hays. He was a great man.
Our condolence for your loss. Richard was an honorable man who calmly and effectively dealt with adversity.
I am grateful to have known and worked with your Dad.
God Bless Richard and all his family.