DODGE CITY – Richard V. Werner, 78, died Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

He was born June 11, 1946 at Dodge City, the son of Norbert and Peggy (Andra) Werner.  His family moved to Wichita and he graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays and attended Wichita State University.  On November 11, 1967 he married Kathryn "Kathy" Sauer at St. Jude Catholic Church in Wichita.  They moved to Dodge City in 1970 and he worked for Hogue-Beebe & Trindle (now Kennedy McKee & Company).  In 1985 he began working for the County of Ford County where he was head of the technology group until retiring in January 2013.

He was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City where he was an active volunteer.  He was also a 4th Degree Member of Knights of Columbus Council 2955 and Ducks Unlimited.  He served on the Sacred Heart Cathedral School Board and enjoyed driving cars for the car dealerships in Dodge City.

Survivors include: his wife of 57 years, Kathryn, Dodge City; their son, Jayson, Manhattan, Kansas; 2 grandchildren, Olivia and Sage Werner; a brother, Kenneth Werner, Truckee, California; and a sister, Becky Werner, Littleton, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Gretchen Werner, 2 brothers, Russell and Rolland and 2 sisters, Adell Stein and Mary Burke and brother-in-law, Don Stein.

Rosary will be at 9:00 am Monday, March 3, 2025 and the Funeral Mass at 10:00 am both at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, with Fr. Wesley Schawe presiding.  Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City.  There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Prairie, Manna House, or Friendship Feast in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.