Russell Wesley Ibbetson Obituary
The world bids farewell to Russell Wesley Ibbetson of Cherryvale, Kansas, departing on June 11, 2025 at the age of 85. Russell Wesley leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell Wesley Ibbetson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Leon Ibbetson and Clara Settlemyer Ibbetson. He is survived by: his wife Patricia Ann Ibbetson; his children, Thomas Ibbetson of Wichita, Kansas, Paul Ibbetson of Wichita, Kansas, James Ibbetson of Mound Valley, Kansas, Jonathan Ibbetson of Ozark, Missouri and Amy Ibbetson of Wichita, Kansas.; his grandchildren, Evelyn, Violet, Colton, Iris, Clara, Erik, Christopher, Samantha, Albani and Niana; and his siblings, Leona Smith of Yates Center, Kansas, Ron Ibbetson of Phoenix, Arizona, Richard Ibbetson of Yates Center, Kansas and David Ibbetson of Yates Center, Kansas..
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 18th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Wickham Family Funeral Home - Cherryvale (216 E 4th St, Cherryvale, KS 67335). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Church of Christ (169 S Liberty St, Cherryvale, KS 67335). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 19th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Buffalo Cemetery.
Russell's contributions to the field of agricultural science and his deep-rooted commitment to farming profoundly impacted both his profession and his community.
