Richard “Rick” Kyle John, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born on January 18, 1958, in McPherson, KS, the son of Daryl and Mary (Kinney) John.
Rick attended Little River High School and graduated in 1977. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1977 to 1982. While in the Air Force, he was a certified Fuels Specialist and made lifetime friendships while getting to see new parts of the world he had never before seen. He worked at Cargill in Alexandria, La. for 11.5 years as a Process Technician before retiring. He was a loved member of Cross Branded Cowboy Church in Pineville, Louisiana.
Rick enjoyed attending and helping at the events his church hosted. He loved being the “burger master” at the church events and looked forward to being able to contribute in that way. He was not a man of many hobbies, but enjoyed being outdoors fishing, nature hiking, washing, and tinkering with his truck. His absolute favorite thing to do was to spend time with his friends and family. Rick never met a stranger, and all who met him loved him. While most of his family resides in Kansas, the friendships he built resulted in him becoming like family to so many others.
Rick is preceded in death by both of his parents.
He is survived by his daughter, Kaytie (Evan) Muir of Haven; brothers, Mike (Teresa) John of Ft. Worth, TX, Clint John of Moundridge, Larry (Tracy) John of Marquette, and Tim John of Oskaloosa; sister, Melanie John of Roxbury; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Selena Muir; and his numerous nieces and nephews.
Per Rick’s wishes, cremation has been chosen. A Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2025, at Haven Baptist Church, 502 E. 4th, Haven, KS., with Pastor Chris Powell officiating. Rick loved helping others, it would honor him that all memorial contributions go to Cross Branded Cowboy Church. They can be sent in care of the church at 6906 LA-28, Pineville, LA 71360. Hutchinson Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.