1934 - 2026
Dean E. Wiegers, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. He was born to John Edward and Alma Dean Burriss Hepler Wiegers on October 7, 1934 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was a member of the Leoti community since moving from Manitou Springs, Colorado in 1956. A farmer/rancher by trade, he was deeply involved in the community; Leoti Rough Riders Saddle Club, Kansas Western Horseman’s Association, Leoti Rodeo Club, the National Rifle Association, Rocky Mountain Elk Federation, Wichita County School Board, Wichita County Deputy, Weather Spotter/ Government Weather Reporter, Hunter Education Instructor, 4-H Leader and superintendent for 60+ years, parade organizer for several years, Wichita County Outdoorsmen, and spreading Christmas cheer as Santa.
On September 5, 1954, Dean married Lorna Lou Ames in Crowley, Colorado. She passed away on May 23, 2012.
Survivors include his children, Deana & Gerald Leverett of Leoti, Kansas, Mike & Kathy Wiegers of Manhattan, Kansas, Russ & Cathy Wiegers of Leoti, Kansas; sister, Dona & John Waddell of Christiana, Pennsylvania; brother, David & Mariel Wiegers of Goodland, Kansas; sister-in-law, Lou Hepler of Marshalltown, Iowa; brotherin- law, Norman Ames of Leoti, Kansas; grandchildren, Ryan Reh of Pretty Prairie, Kansas, Dustin & Anna Wiegers of Round Rock, Texas, Julee & Roy Beedy of Leoti, Kansas, Nicole & Paul Moore of Olathe, Kansas, Grant & Katisha Wiegers of St. Francis, Kansas; eleven great-grandchildren, Colten and Parker Reh; Avery and Hadley Wiegers; Brian and Henry Moore; SammiJo, Jordi, and Titus Wiegers; Taylor and Talon Beedy; and one greatgreat- granddaughter, Alayna Alvarado.
Dean is preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers, Buck Hepler, Bud Wiegers, Jim Wiegers; sister, Jackie Garrett; and sisters-in-law, Yvonne Ames and Sandra Quartemont.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Leoti, Kansas. Interment will follow at the Leoti Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Saturday April 11, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday April 12, from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Price & Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.
Memorials may be given to “Wichita County 4-H,” “Wichita County Fire/EMS,” or the “Wichita County Historical Society,” in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas 67861.
