DODGE CITY – Erin Renee Pyle, 23 died Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born on November 23, 2001, in Dodge City, Kansas the daughter of Shannon Benish (Hessman) and Aaron Pyle. She attended Dodge City High School graduating in 2020. She worked as a Taxidermist, owning her own company "Buck Wild Taxidermy". She also worked as a welder and was very knowledgeable in fabrication. Her favorite job was working on a deer ranch in Indiana after graduation.

Erin was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, FFA, Demon Outdoor Club, VFW Auxiliary all in Dodge City. She was also a member of the Michigan and Kansas Taxidermy Associations. Erin had a love for the outdoors and could always be found hunting and fishing. She loved watching sports, especially the Denver Broncos and the Detroit Lions. She was also a huge fan of OU softball and Patty Gasso. She was known to be able to fix cars and learn any skill. She also had an artistic side and had recently taken up painting and drawing.

Evan was more than just her brother- he was her closest friend and partner in crime, though many joked she was the mastermind behind their adventures. Through every challenge, they stood by each other, unwavering and inseparable.

Survivors include: her mother, Shannon Benish and husband John; her father, Aaron Pyle and wife Sybil both of Dodge City; her brother, Evan Pyle, Dodge City; 2 sisters, Aspyn Pyle, Dodge City and Sydney Benish, Wichita, Kansas; her grandparents, Tom Pyle, Pam Pyle, Tom Hessman and Dorothy Hessman all of Dodge City; 3 aunts, Kaye Pyle, Shannon Brown and Shelly Stude; Uncle, Luke Newton; and her constant companion "Remi" that never left her side.

Rosary will be Friday, December 12, 2025 at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Dodge City. There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date.

The entire family of Erin Pyle would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming amount of support and kind words they have received.

The family suggests memorials to the LFC Dream Foundation 501(c)(3). Little Flat Creek Ranch provided Erin with the opportunity of a once in a lifetime hunting trip that brought her immense joy and cherished time with her family in October of 2023. You may send memorials to Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.