Richard Carlisle Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Carlisle (Wichita, Kansas), who passed away on November 6, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Carlisle to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Wallace O'Brien and Jane Margaret Carlisle. He is survived by: his wife Susan Carlisle; his children, Kathleen Haynes of Maize, KS, Robin Bowhay (Tim Myers) of Derby, KS and Richard D. Carlisle of Wichita, KS; the mother of his children Wynona Carlisle; his stepsiblings, Vicki Mertes (Glenn), Heidi Gifford (Ron), Lynda Perkins (Paul) and Gary Ericson (Donna); his grandchildren, Everett Haynes, Keeley Ridpath (Justin), Kasey Bowhay (Nathin Henschel) and Kara Bowhay (Noah Glickman); and his great grandchildren, Jensen and Adeline Ridpath.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Downing & Lahey West Mortuary (10515 W Maple St, Wichita, KS 67209).

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Richard Carlisle can be made to one of the following: KSDS (Kansas Service Dog School) Assistance Dogs, Inc., 120 West 7th Street, Washington, Kansas 66968, Wichita Children's Home, 7271 East 37th Street North, Wichita, Kansas 67226, and Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, 3450 North Rock Road, Bldg. 200, Suite 213, Wichita, Kansas 67226. The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Richard Carlisle 's name.