DODGE CITY – Richard Terry Graves, 84, died December 14, 2025 at his home in Dodge City.

He was born February 13, 1941 at Garden City, the son of Richard Denney and Anne (Von Schriltz) Graves.  He was a graduate of Liberal High School and worked as a Lineman and Cable Splice for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 44 years until retiring.

He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Dodge City.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was well know for spending time at Taylor Park Reservoir in Altamont, Colorado.

On August 21, 1961 he married Betty Drach at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Dodge City.  She preceded him in death on February 28, 2017.

Survivors include: his son, Scott Graves and wife Robin, Concordia, Missouri; 2 grandchildren, RC Strand and Stephanie Morgan; 3 great grandchildren; and a sister, Jerry Barton, Houston, Texas; a nephew and 2 nieces.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Cindy Morgan on December 3, 2012, a sister, Connie Shea, a grandson, John Strand and a nephew, Maxwell Barton.

Memorial services will be held in the Spring of 2026.  There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

Memorials may be made to the family in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N, 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.  Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com