DODGE CITY – Richard Duane, Blackburn, 77 died Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas.

He was born on July 15, 1948 in Dodge City, Kansas the son of William Woodrow and Myrtle Evelyn (Cox) Blackburn. He worked as a ground’s keeper for the Dodge City Country Club.

During his younger years Richard enjoyed woodworking, specially making clocks and even painted. As he got older, he loved watching movies and was a huge John Wayne fan.

On June1, 1971 he married Bernadine Cooper in Dodge City, Kansas. She survives.

Survivors also include: 2 sons, Richard Duane Blackburn Jr., Newton, Kansas and Tom Alan Blackburn, Dodge City; 1 brother, Daniel Dean Blackburn; 1 sister, Sandra Lou Blackburn and 3 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers, William, George, Donald, Steven and Darrel Blackburn and 2 sisters, Judy and Evelyn Blackburn.

Graveside service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:00 am at Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City with Dusty Cookson officiating. There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to Tom Blackburn (to assist with funeral expenses) in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave, Dodge City, Kansas 67801.