Richard Dean (Rick) Anderson, age 68, of Hays, KS, formerly of Medicine Lodge, KS, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Hays Medical Center.
Rick was born at Community General Hospital, Sterling, IL, on November 10, 1955, the first born of Zane and Joyce (Knight) Anderson. Rick grew up in Rock Falls, IL, attending Rock Falls schools and graduating in 1974 from Rock Falls High School. He married Amy Lynn (Songer) Anderson on February 5, 1977, at First Presbyterian Church, Sterling. Rick and Amy made Rock Falls their home until 1983, when they moved to Medicine Lodge. There, Rick went to work for National Gypsum Company, retiring in 2021 after 38 years.
Rick enjoyed spending time with family, especially the grandkids. He was an avid Golfer and loyal Kansas City Chiefs fan. He was a member of the Medicine Lodge Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Amy; daughters, Laura (Max) Wheeler, Maize, KS, Carrie (Jeremy) Lane, Hays; four grandchildren, Chase and Katelyn Wheeler, Michaela and Eli Lane; brother, Lon Anderson, Rock Falls; sister, Judith Edison, Sterling; sister-in-law, Julie (Jesse) Ramirez of Morrison, IL; brother-in-law, David Songer, Riverside, CA; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins
He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Doris Songer; brother-in-law, Robert Edison; sister-in-law, Cindy Songer.
A Memorial service will be held on November 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at the Medicine Lodge Methodist Church, Medicine Lodge, KS, with Pastor Paul Stephens officiating. Kansas City Chiefs attire is welcome, Rick’s favorite team.
Memorials may be made to the Medicine Lodge Methodist Church or the Medicine Lodge Golf Course.
Services are in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory, Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.
Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Rick’s tribute page at http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.