Name of Deceased: Richard L. “Monte” Landers Age: 83
Date of Death: June 25, 2014
Place of Death: At home in Otis, Kansas
Date of Birth: March 12, 1931 at Osawatomie, Kansas
Parents Name: John A. & Annie (Fouts) Landers
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Monte married Marilyn Stewart December 30, 1951 at Garnett, KS. She died February 9, 2010.
He served during Korean Conflict as a Corporal in the Army from June 6, 1953 to May 25, 1955.
Working for Missouri Pacific Railroad as a mechanic for 46 years, retiring in 1993, Monte was an Otis, Kansas resident since 1989 coming from Hoisington.
Monte, being a refined mechanic, was a passionate tinkerer.
SURVIVORS
Two sons: John Landers and wife Jenny of Otis, KS
Eric Landers and wife Kim of Hoisington, KS
Three daughters: Twila Milburn and husband Mike of Fulton, KS
Lila Hoch of Great Bend, KS
Mary Lynne Schneider and husband Daryl of Hoisington, KS
One sister: Jonette McLain of Elk Grove, CA
Twelve Grandchildren
Twenty-seven great grandchildren
Name of Deceased: Richard L. “Monte” Landers Age: 83
Date of Death: June 25, 2014
Place of Death: At home in Otis, Kansas
Date of Birth: March 12, 1931 at Osawatomie, Kansas
Parents Name: John A. & Annie (Fouts) Landers
OBITUARY INFORMATION
Monte married Marilyn Stewart December 30, 1951 at Garnett, KS. She died February 9, 2010.
He served during Korean Conflict as a Corporal in the Army from June 6, 1953 to May 25, 1955.
Working for Missouri Pacific Railroad as a mechanic for 46 years, retiring in 1993, Monte was an Otis, Kansas resident since 1989 coming from Hoisington.
Monte, being a refined mechanic, was a passionate tinkerer.
SURVIVORS
Two sons: John Landers and wife Jenny of Otis, KS
Eric Landers and wife Kim of Hoisington, KS
Three daughters: Twila Milburn and husband Mike of Fulton, KS
Lila Hoch of Great Bend, KS
Mary Lynne Schneider and husband Daryl of Hoisington, KS
One sister: Jonette McLain of Elk Grove, CA
Twelve Grandchildren
Twenty-seven great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Landers and Winford Landers; and two sisters, Naomi Goodwin and Eva Stockton.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Saturday, June 28, 2014
Time of Service: 11:00 am
Place of Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Officiant: Rev. Dick Ogle
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas, with military honors conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.
Visitation: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids or Wounded Warrior Project in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Landers and Winford Landers; and two sisters, Naomi Goodwin and Eva Stockton.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Funeral Service: Saturday, June 28, 2014
Time of Service: 11:00 am
Place of Service: Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Officiant: Rev. Dick Ogle
Interment: Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas, with military honors conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.
Visitation: 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 27, 2014 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home
Memorial Fund: Kans for Kids or Wounded Warrior Project in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net