RICHARD DENNO
1938 - 2018
Obituary
Richard Denno's life began on Dec. 28,
1938, the son of Robert and Mary Denno. Rich attended Newton schools
and was the class treasurer for the Newton High School Class of 1957.
He married Pat Stauth in Dodge City on
Aug. 7, 1960, and they had two sons, Alan and Neal. Rich graduated
from Emporia State Teacher's College in 1965 and began teaching and
coaching at Isabel High School the following fall. Later, at
Fairfield High School, he taught social studies, coached basketball
and was the USD 310 sports coordinator. The majority of Rich's
professional career was in banking, most recently as the vice
president at First Bank in Newton.
Following Neal's death from cancer,
Rich chose to rededicate his life to Christ and was baptized on his
confession of faith on Feb. 27, 2011.
Rich inspired young people in the
community through his involvement with the 4-H program and the Harvey
County Fair and Extension boards. Many children have pictures with
Rich in his role as "Santa's helper" at the bank and in the
schools. Rich and Pat often served as a host family for Bethel
College student athletes. He coached numerous boys' basketball teams
and was proud of the time he spent coaching his own sons and
grandson. Rich was involved with the Newton Chamber of Commerce,
Respite Care Board, National Association of Belt Buckle Collectors,
Harvey County Habitat for Humanity and the Kansas Heart Association.
Survivors include his wife, Pat; son,
Alan Denno and his wife Kerri; daughter-in-law, Denetta;
grandchildren: Jordan Orr, Aubrey Denno, Trey Denno, Cameron Denno,
Kaven Denno and Chloe Denno; brother, Keith and his wife Pam; and two
nieces.
Richard was preceded in death by his
parents; and son, Neal Denno.
Family and friends will gather to
celebrate Rich's life at 4 p.m. Sunday (Feb. 11, 2018) at First
Mennonite Church in Newton. Cremation has taken place. Visitation
with the family present will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday (Feb.
9, 2018), with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Petersen Funeral Home, Newton.
A memorial in Rich's honor has been
established for First Mennonite Church of Newton.
