Richard Gilbert Kysar
Richard Gilbert Kysar, 84, passed away July 11, 2023 at the Greeley County Hospital in Tribune.
Richard was born October 28, 1938 in rural Greeley County to Ernest Everett and Lillian (Hartzler) Kysar. Richard was the youngest of three siblings: two brothers, Robert and Ronald, and one half-sister Norma Woods McCauley.
The Kysar family has always loved music. Richard learned to play the trumpet from his father, who played trumpet during WWI for John Philip Sousa. Richard graduated Salutatorian in 1956 from Greeley County High School, having been very active in band and choir.
Richard graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1960 with a Bachelor of Music degree. Richard’s passion for music was reflected at Ft. Hays with Phi Mu Alpha honors, National Music Conference, Concert Band, Tour Band, Marching Band, College Orchestra, String Quartet, Clarinet Choir, Brass Choir, Concert Choir, and Choral Union memberships. Richard Graduated in 1962 from Fort Hays State University with his Master of Science in Music Education.
Richard married his high-school sweetheart Burnice Jordan in Cottage Grove, Oregon on July 28, 1958. Richard taught music at Douglas County Junior High School in Castle Rock, Colorado for 13 years.
In 1975, Richard moved his family back to Tribune to farm. Dad tilled the earth below him, worshipped our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus above him and loved his family and friends around him.
Richard taught Greeley County High School band and choir for one year. He then volunteered his musical talent for 40 years as community band, polka band, Mariach band, singing telegram, community choir, and United Methodist choir director.
Richard has gone home to be with his parents, two brothers, and sister. Richard is lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Burnice; his daughter Pamela Foster; his son, Derrick; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and loved ones.
A come and go memorial open house will be held at the Tribune United Methodist Church Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Please join us for refreshments and bring a story or two regarding your experiences with Richard. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Greeley County Schools Music or the Tribune United Methodist Church.
OBITUARIES
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Martin B. McCullough, Wallace, passed away on May 1, 2024, five days after his 68th birthday at Hope Springs Care Center in Sharon Springs. Marty was born in Wichita, on April 26, 1956, in Wesley Hospital to Printis McCullough and Gladys Marie Barker. After his father’s... [More]
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Dorothy Applonia Nolan
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Bobbie “Bob” Troutman
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Geraldine Royce Preston
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Funeral Notice: Bob Troutman
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Floretta R. Otstott
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SPORTS
Jackrabbits win home tournament, Varsity places second at League
Photo caption: The Varsity squad placed second at the league tournament in Oberlin last Friday. Pictured are Assistant Coach Drew Zerr, Braxon Mangan, Aaron Vestal, Brodey Grubb, Lincoln Shafer, Kasen Felty, Logan Harris, and Head Coach Keith Slattery. Photo by Brecken Mangan. ... [More]
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Photo caption: Hayden Myers took part in both the triple jump at last week’s league meet. Photo by Brecken Mangan. The Greeley County High School Track team traveled to St. Francis on Thursday, May 9, to compete in the Northwest Kansas League meet held there. Students... [More]
Junior High Track team wraps season at NWKL meet in St. Francis
Photo caption: Scarlett Shafer, Jeryn Stewart, Annaleigh Long, and Charlize Shafer claimed first place in the 4x200-meter relay. Photo by Trista Shafer. The Junior High Track Team traveled to St. Francis on Thursday, May 9, for the Northwest Kansas League Meet, their... [More]
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Former Claflin stand-out and WNBA player Jackie Stiles will host a basketball camp at Greeley County Schools on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Cost to attend is $55 per child; both boys and girls are welcome to participate. A session for second through sixth grade students will... [More]
Jackie Stiles Basketball Camp, June 8
Former Claflin stand-out and WNBA player Jackie Stiles will host a basketball camp at Greeley County Schools on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The cost to attend is $55 per child; both boys and girls are welcome to participate. A session for second through 6th grade students... [More]
HS Track athletes continue to improve, set new personal records
Photo caption: Shaydan Howell took part in the triple jump at last Friday’s meet in Dighton. Howell broke personal records in both the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash Friday. The Greeley County High School track team traveled to Dighton on Friday, May 3, for... [More]
First - Third Grade Tribune soccer teams play for championship in Wichita County soccer league
In the front row are Chet Bennett, Adan Rascon, Macyn Cavenee, Sofia Cortes, Ryder Leon, Brantley Cavenee, Maverick Louderbaugh, Angel Santon, and Axel Martinez-Santos. Kaden Howell, Coach Luis Rascon, Grady Sebastian, Maverick Moritz, Kasen Myers, Antonio Rascon, Kale... [More]
Golf team continues to place well at recent meets
Photo caption: Braxon Mangan, Brodey Grubb, Logan Harris, Lincoln Shafer, and Kasen Felty, along with golf coach Keith Slattery, pose with their medals after their third place finish in Oakley. Photo by Brecken Mangan. The Greeley County High School Golf Team had another... [More]
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NEWS
School hosts informational session and forum ahead of May 21 election
Photo caption: Trice Watts, Steve Mangan, Theresa Mangan, Tyson Schneider, Clark Harris and John Kennedy listen as Nick Nemechek of GMCN Architects answers a question regarding the design of the proposed gym and remodeling project. Around 70 Greeley County residents joined... [More]
Greeley County Health Services hosts Color Run
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Area representatives share legislative update last Thursday
Photo caption: Representative Bill Clifford, Representative Jim Minnix, and Senator John Doll visited with Greeley County residents about the most recent legislative session last Thursday at First Farm Bank. Representative Jim Minnix and Senator John Doll, who represent... [More]
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Sporadic moisture falls on Greeley County
Photo caption: Friday night’s vivid showing of the Northern Lights was pretty spectacular when viewed through a camera lens. Tyson Schneider captured this image overlooking the orchard in Tribune. Spotty rain and hail fell over the county on Saturday and Sunday,... [More]
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OPINIONS
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Letter to the Editor
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From the editor’s desk...
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Letter to the Editor
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