Charles Everett Dealy, 98, of Sylvia KS, passed away July 15, 2024, with family by his side. Charles was born July 21, 1925, in Hutchinson KS to Eugene J. Dealy and Maud Barr Dealy. Charles graduated from Hutchinson High School class of 1943 and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 101.
As a youth he rode his horse to school, showed calves in 4-H, helping his father with their matched team of horses and everything else on the farm.
One Saturday night at a dance in Turon, KS, he met his beautiful bride of 74 years, Sylvia O. Durham. They were married on March 11, 1950, in Pratt KS. Charles’ second love of his life was his work as a dozer operator, which he retired from at age 78. This work took him to all but 18 states and gave him numerous stories to tell, which he would tell anyone that would listen. Once Charles retired, he went back to his roots, farming. He also started raising water buffalo in 1992, which was the first commercial herd in Kansas.
Charles will be dearly missed by his family: wife Sylvia, Sylvia KS, and their five children Rita Dealy Williamson (Fred) Idaho Springs, CO; Walter (Sherry) Arlington, KS; Charles A. Sylvia, KS; James (Annette) Sylvia, KS; and Thresa Dealy Koepplin (Scott) Hutchinson, KS; grandchildren: Michael (Reneta) Derby, KS; Trisha Dealy Elliott (Adam) Enterprise, KS; Brendan Williamson (Mara) Richmond VA; Tamsin (John) Mesquite, TX; Megan Kilpatrick Burrell (Avery) Augusta GA; Page Williamson Butte MT; Hilary Williamson Jackson WY; John Dealy Liberal KS; Jesse Dealy Plevna KS; Katherine Dealy Osceola, AR; Aubrey Dealy Sylvia KS, and 12 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Beth Elizabeth Dealy Craig.
Rosary will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Elliott Mortuary. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Wednesday, at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.