Dick H. Payeur, age 95, entered into rest Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the family farmstead, Clyde, Kansas. He was born July 7, 1926, in Clyde, Kansas, to Walter and Nellie (Huffman) Payeur.
Dick was a 1944 graduate of Clyde High School. He served in the United States Navy for two years. He earned his bachelor of science degree and later a master in education.
On September 1, 1947, he married Leona May Anderson in Clyde, Kansas. To this union three children were born, Robert, Linda and Stan.
Dick taught at the Branfort School in the country, Clifton School, Joines Country School, and retired from Gage Elementary School in Topeka, Kansas, after over 30 years of teaching.
He was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post #7515 of Clyde.
Dick is survived by his wife, Leona May of the home; two sons, Robert Payeur (Debi), Ottawa, Kan., Stan Payeur (Gena), Clyde, Kan.; a daughter, Linda Spade (Leland), Clyde, Kan.; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Nellie; three brothers, Kurtz, Warren, Darrell Payeur and sister, Wanda Payeur.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Chaput Mortuary in Clyde. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
It was Dick’s wishes to be cremated and a Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Chaput Mortuary in Clyde with Pastor Michael Ostermann officiating.
Burial of the cremains will be held privately by the family at a later date and time.
Memorial contributions may be given to Agenda United Methodist Church in c/o Chaput Mortuary, PO Box 291, Clyde, KS 66938
For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.
