Richard Allen “Dick” Deines of Hill City, Kansas, passed away May 23, 2019 at the Graham County Hospital from pancreatic cancer. Dick was born April 28, 1942, in Kansas City, Kansas. He was the only child of Wilmer and Darlene (McGrath) Deines. They loved him more than life itself and Dick set the bar high as a loyal son.

He was a lifelong resident of Graham County, attending Hill City schools. In June of 1960, he married Judy Mayes. To this union three children were born: Chris, Laura and Greg. They later divorced.

Dick was employed at the Graham County Highway Department for 43 years, first as a Grader Operator and worked his way up to Road Supervisor. During these years there were countless families he helped maneuver through snowstorms and torrential rains by making the roads passable.

Time on the farm was spent training the kids to develop good work ethics, playing Flies and Rollers, building a two-story playhouse and cheering on the kids with their made-up plays. One of the biggest joys was to take a nothing space and use his incredible carpenter skills to make it a structure full of love.

Dick loved racing events and the more people that would go with him, the bigger the smile he would have! No car show was too cold or too hot – he would attend! He won multiple trophies for his 1970 Chevy pick-up with the Corvette engine. Time in Colorado was a highlight every visit. He could never understand why anyone would vacation in any other place.

With his marriage to Ruth, July of 1988, he inherited three children: Jason, Kari and Kyle, he immediately loved as his own. This blended group brought family life, love and fun to a completely different level. They bought and remodeled their dream home, a project that improved and grew for many years.

Every kid at one time or another benefited from his skills and expertise. He loved his family and family gatherings. Countless memories were made through the years. Laughter was a huge part of those gatherings. Usually the group was laughing at him. His sense of humor was like no other.

This man was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. His passion was farming and an avid dirt track racing fan. Dick enjoyed pinochle, his DIY projects, going to casinos and of course keeping his yard meticulously manicured. He always had a way of getting a laugh out of you no matter how your day was going.

He loved his Denver Broncos and couldn’t wait to tell you about them. Dick was always a fan at the basketball games his son Greg coached, no matter the team. And when he became ill, he would call before and after the games wanting to know what the game plan was and if the team lost, he would let Greg know that he didn’t listen to his advice. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and a great-grandson, Gunner.

Leaving to mourn his passing are his beloved wife, Ruth; children: Chris (Mike) Noltimier, Hill City, Laura (Jay) Newton, Hutchinson, Greg (Heidi) Deines, Hill City, Jason (Dana) Schamberger, Leawood, Kari (Landon) Jones, Hill City, Kyle (Natasha) Schamberger, Lawrence; 14 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and many, many friends.

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