Richard A. “Dick” Yauk, 87, of Wichita, died January 28, 2023. He was born March 5, 1935, in OK, to Carl and Susan (Hopp) Yauk. He lived his young childhood in Colorado, where he discovered his attraction to gemology.
Dick was a Wichita barber for 60 years, spending most of them at his shop, “A Cut Above”, in Victor Place. His clientele fancied the mastery of his craft while taking in his witty banter, and revering over the wonderful stories he always told. Dick enjoyed photography, was an outdoorsman, and an avid bass fisherman, creating decades of memories with many at Paradise Lake. He was a music lover, who still jumped at an opportunity to boogie to the blues.
Dick is survived by: his life partner, Cheryl Cordry; daughters, Lisa (Yauk) Brosnon and Kim Yauk; grandchildren, Solomon Macy, Hannah (Macy) Maestas, and Jesse Kunkel; great grandchildren, Haley Maestas and Ethan Maestas; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Gene and Ron; sister, Billy; and grandchildren, Brett and Laura Kunkel.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Linwood Recreation Center, 1901 S. Kansas St, Wichita, KS 67211.
Memorials are suggested to the Richard Yauk Memorial Fund for a barber scholarship, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.