Richard Dean Mickelsen

He was born on November 29, 1932, in Battle Creek, Iowa to his parents, John and Nadine Mickelsen.

Richard also known as Dick grew up on a farm outside of Battle Creek, where he graduated from the local country high school.

Dick attended Iowa State for two years before joining the Air Force. He spent most his time in the Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. After leaving the Air Force he moved to Wichita Kansas to work at Boeing, he stayed in the Air Force reserves until 1961. At the same time, he finished his Bachelor's Degree in finance from WSU.

After moving to Wichita, he met his Wife Helen, while she was working at the local diner. Dick and Helen were Married on September 25th, 1959. At that time Dick adopted Helen's three girls. The family continued to grow as they had two more girls within the next five years. With a growing family Dick worked at Boeing in Finance and Contract Negotiations.

Dick worked at Boeing for 32 years until he retired in June of 1989. After Dick retired he and Helen spent 11 years in Branson MO in their condo on Table rock lake enjoying a life of retirement and leisure. After 11 years they moved back to Wichita to be close to family and friends. One of their favorite things to do was go to church with family and then go out to eat pizza afterwards. During the week most days they could be found having lunch at Golden Corral with their friends.

In June of 2020 they moved into Avita assisted living. Helen Passed away on June 7th, 2022, after they spent 62 wonderful and happy years together.

He was also preceded in death by their daughter Diana Meggison.

Surviving family members are Daughters Sharon King (Mike), Judy Byram (Tim), Rhonda Bundy (Ken), Vicki Stone (Forrest Urban).

Grandchildren; David Seymour, Stephanie Luetters (Mark), Jaysen Prophet, Heather Wallace, Scot Randell (Sue Connelly), Tonya Wallace, Toby Byram (Christina), Buddy King (Joanna), Tracy McAnally (Eric), Nick Bundy (Michelle), Shayla King (Brian Halbrendt), Whitney Howell (Stephen) and Morgan Stone (Zach Chami).

Great Grandchildren; Anna, Daniel, Ellie, and Jennie Luetters, Jordon and Storm Williams, Hali Seymour, Trysten and Tanner Prophet, Rainen and Chase King, Aurianna and Alania Garibay, Kursty Burdick, Katie Harper, Michael Wallace, Makena and Avery McAnally, Gavin and Alex Byram, Helen and Heath Bundy.

Great Great Grandchildren; Mathew and Aurora Burdick, Quenton, Pyper, Tytan Bruce. Zaydin, William, Breckyn Barngrover, Lyton Simier, Elaina Wallace and Louise Luetters.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS 67209, US, on June 13, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by the Funeral Service at 11am.

A Committal Service will take place at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11800 West Highway 54, Wichita, KS, following the service.