Richard Louis Grecian

Richard Louis Grecian, 70, died October 10, 2015 at St. Francis Health Center in Topeka, Kansas. He was born May 12, 1945 at Hays, Kansas, the son of Russell and Arlene (Hillman) Grecian.

In his younger days, Rick participated in track, basketball, football, and loved going to dances. Later, he loved spending time watching his children and grandchildren in school activities and attending family functions. He always managed to be the center of attention and the life of the party. He enjoyed family fishing tournaments, and especially looked forward to all of the family reunions. He also loved keeping in contact with family and friends on the phone. Rick had many stories to tell about his four sisters and his attempts to keep them in line, but he loved each and every one of them with all of his heart.

Rick married Shelley Lewis (Maupin) on April 23, 1987 in Las Vegas, Nevada. They lived in Great Bend and Jewell, Kansas before finally residing in Topeka since February of 2000. Rick was employed by Harrah's Casino in Mayetta and completed his working career at the Golden Eagle Casino near Horton, Kansas, retiring in 2007.

Survivors include his wife, Shelley (Maupin) Grecian of the home; daughter, Lori Zook (Loren) of Topeka; daughter, Rhonda Hockenbury (Chris) of Arkansas City; son, Rick Grecian of Hutchinson; stepson, Jeff Lewis and fiancé, Jaime Sanborn of Beloit; stepson, Fred Lewis and companion, Lela Lewis of Topeka; daughter, Lynsey Grecian of Toledo, WA; mother, Arlene (Hillman) Grecian of Wakeeney; four sisters, Linda (Vic) Swatzell, Phillipsburg, KS; Velda Skolaut, Wakeeney; Charlotte (Fred) Goff, Wakeeney; Shirley Grecian, Hays; thirteen grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, a host of friends, and his beloved dogs, Missy and Tinker.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 17, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Wakeeney, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Bethlehem Lutheran Church or VFW in Wakeeney, Kansas.