Wesley Dare Rhodes

Life Sketch for Wesley Dare Rhodes

Wesley D. Rhodes, 39, passed away on March 31^st at Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita.

Wesley was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 9, 1977. He attended Newton Schools and graduated from Newton High School in 1995.  He was a member of the Newton High wrestling and football teams.

Wesley enjoyed showing hogs, riding horses and showing cattle with his girls. He was a member of the Newton Saddle Club, Flint Hills Wagon Trains or Newton Church of the Brethren.  He worked as a farm hand and with Budde Enterprises until surgeries took away his ability to work.

Wesley married Tieyce Saylor on June 10, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was a family affair with both families joining them for the wedding.

Wesley is survived by his wife: Tieyce Rhodes; parents: John and Connie Rhodes; and daughters: Madison and Shelby Rhodes and first wife: Carrie Funk.

A public visitation and viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 6^th from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at Petersen Funeral Home.  A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 9th at the Newton Church of the Brethren. An inurnment will follow the service at Greenwood Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for: Wesley Rhodes-Church of the Brethren of Newton, 520 Columbus Ave., Newton, Kansas 67114.

Wesley fought a long and difficult battle with diabetes.  There were many surgeries, amputations, open heart surgery and a kidney transplant before he lost the hard fought battle. He will be remembered for his love for family, friends, his out-going personality and great sense of humor. He was a great witness for the Lord. Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.