Richard Wesley Enns

ENNS, Richard Wesley, age 85, died Saturday, April 25, 2015. He was born and raised on a farm near Meade, KS, the son of Abraham J. and Susie (Warkentine) Enns on February 6, 1930. Richard taught in the Wichita School District for over 30 years, retiring in 1992. In retirement he taught his beloved classical guitar and other stringed instruments to students of all ages. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth (Watkins) Enns; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters. Survivors include: two sisters, Ruby, Meade, KS, and Jane (John) Thielenhaus, Norton, OH; children, Eric, Topeka, KS, Erin, Wichita; and two grandchildren, Megan and Paul, both of Wichita. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. with family present 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, at Hillside Funeral Home, 2929 W. 13th Street, Wichita. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, at First Mennonite Brethren Church, 8000 W. 21st Street. Interment will follow at a later date at Resthaven Garden of Memory. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First Mennonite Brethren Church and Good Shepherd Hospice.