Richard Wiley Woody, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his home in Inman, KS surrounded by his family. Richard was born on November 26, 1948, in Overton, TX, the son of Bertus and Dorothy (Procter) Woody.
In 1967, Richard graduated from Sterling High School. Three days after graduating high school, Richard served in the U.S. Army in 1967-1971 in the special forces. Richard served 2 tours in the Vietnam War where he received 2 Purple Hearts, Bronze Star and the Army Commendation Medal. After receiving an honorable discharge from the army, he enrolled in Hutchinson Community College and graduated with his Associate of Applied Arts degree, majoring in business management. He worked for the US Postal Service for over 40 years as a delivery supervisor and a postmaster in Hutchinson and Sterling. On March 7, 1973, Richard married Wanda J. Wedel in Great Bend, KS.
Richard was a very special person, but very private. He loved to garden, and he gave most of the produce away and there wasn’t an animal that he didn’t love and take care of. He was a member of the American Legion Post 68, in Hutchinson and VFW in Sterling.
He was preceded death by his parents; and a brother, Ed Woody.
Richard is survived by his wife of 52 years, Wanda Woody; a son, Charles E. Woody; a sister, Linda Woody, and four grandchildren, Andrah (Udara) deAlwis, Kaitlyn (Joseph) Fraas, Matthew Woody and Addison Skinner.
Cremation has taken place. There are no services planned at this time. Memorials may be given to Hutchinson Humane Society and can be sent in care of Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502.