Richard Rhoades

Richard A. “Rick” Rhoades passed away Thursday, April 07, 2016 at the age of 63. He was born on May 28, 1952 in WaKeeney, to the late Wayne E. and Doris V. (Jamison) Rhoades. He graduated from Quinter High School with the Class of 1970 and served in the Air Force after graduation.

Rick drove a fuel truck by trade, but his real love was driving his Corvette. Throughout his life, Rick enjoyed photography and especially enjoyed photos of his family.

Rick is survived by two daughters, Abigail (Jacob) Crandall, Hays, and Crista Rhoades, Salina; two grandsons, Austin Rhoades and DeLane Sauvage, Salina; one brother, Bob (Gail) Rhoades, Quinter; and his step-mother, Phyllis Rhoades, Wichita.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lynette Rhoades.

Cremation has been chosen. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, April 14 at the Church of the Brethren, Quinter. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter. Memorials may be made to the Sheridan County Fair Board and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information and condolences, visit www.baalmannmortuary.com