Richard Lee Dutcher Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Lee Dutcher (Wichita, Kansas), who passed away on October 17, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard Lee Dutcher to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid Richard farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Richard is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Dutcher and Louise Cole; and his son James Dutcher. He is survived by: his wife Purley Dutcher; his sons, Gerald Dutcher (Carla) and Darrell Dutcher (Susan); his grandchildren, Torrie, Carson, Averie and Abigail Dutcher; and his brothers, Carl Dutcher (Jane) and Vernon (Christi).
Viewing will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Smith Family Mortuary (7031 S Broadway, Haysville, KS 67060). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location.
