Kevin Lee (Swivel) Dick

1962 - 2022  (60 years)

• Name	Kevin Lee (Swivel) Dick
  Nickname	Swivel
  Born	13 Dec 1962
  Gender	Male
  Died	14 Dec 2022	Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
  Person ID	I7475	Rossville
  Last Modified	18 Oct 2025

  
  

  Father	Wayne Gilbert Dick
  Mother	Dianne Elaine Gideon Dick
  Married	16 Nov 1958	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents » Slide Show		Marriage- Gideon, Dianne-Dick, Wayne Gideon - Dick vows at Rossville Methodist Rossville Methodist Church was the setting for the marriage of Dianne Elaine Gideon and Wayne Gilbert Dick on Sunday, November 16. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Garland Gideon of Paxico and Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Dick of Rossville. The double-ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Don Jones. Mrs. Joe Campbell, pianist, and Miss Mary Brethour, violinist, with her mother, Mrs. Raymond Brethour as accompanist, provided music. The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose a floor-length gown of Chantilly lace and carried a cascade or orange delight roses. A sequin and seed pearl tiara held her two-tiered finger-tip veil of illusion. Her attendants were Linda Rezac, maid of honor, and Phyllis Coffey, Sharon Karmann of Milford and Arietha Vandevort of Denver, bridesmaids. They wore ballerina- length gowns of Champagne velvet with butterfly bows in the back of Parisian satin in brown, spice and bayberry green. Linda Ungeheuer and Patty Coffey were candlelighters and Sherry Ireland was flower girl. Bennie Dick Jr. was best man and Arnold Gideon was groomsman. Ushers were Richard Rafferty and Keith Cowan. Gary Dick was junior usher. Rodney Dick was ring bearer. A reception followed at the Rossville Community Center. After a wedding trip to Colorado Springs, the couple is at home on the Ethel Kerr farm east of Rossville.
  		Anniversary- Dick, Wayne and Dianne 1 Couple to celebrate 25th Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dick, Rossville, will celebrate their 25th anniversary with an open house on Nov. 20, 1983, at the Mainstreeter Club from 2 to 4 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Dick were married at Rossville on November 16, 1958. Their children are Mr. and Mrs. Scott Dick, Kevin Dick, and Jayne Dick. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Garland Gideon, Paxico, and Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Dick, Sr., Rossville.
  		Anniversary- Dick, Wayne and Dianne 2 You are cordially invited to attend our 40th Wedding Anniversary Wayne and Dianne Dick, Rossville, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open invitation open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 15, at their home. Dianne Gideon and Wayne Dick were married November 16, 1958, at the United Methodist Church in Rossville. They have lived in the Rossville community throughout their marriage. Dianne and Wayne are the parents of Scott and Kelly Dick and Kevin and Julie Dick, all of Rossville, and Jayne Dick, Kansas City, Mo. Their two grandsons are Ryan and Cody Dick, Rossville. The couple farm and operate Dick Farms Trucking with their sons at Rossville. They also drive a school bus for Kaw Valley Unified School District 321. They request no gifts, please.
  		Anniversary- Dick, Wayne and Dianne 3 To celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Wayne and Dianne Gideon Dick were married Nov. 16, 1958, at the Rossville United Methodist Church. Dianne is the daughter of the late Garland and Viola Kovar Gideon of rural Paxico. Wayne is the son of the late Bennie and Lorena Ellwood Dick, of Rossville. They settled at 6520 NW Hall Road, Rossville, and raised three chil-dren: Scott, Kevin and Jayne. They have five grandchildren: Ryan, Cody, Loren, Landen and Lawsen. They both graduated from Rossville High School. Wayne served as a Sargeant E6 in the Kansas National Guard for eight years at St. Marys. He began farming with his dad and brother while in high school and continues this occupation now with his sons Scott and Kevin and grandson Cody. Wayne drove the school bus for the Rossville schools for more than 50 years and Dianne who continues driving at this time, has driven the bus since 1966. They are lifetime members of the American Hereford Association. Wayne was a founding member of the Rossville Palomino Club of which Dianne and their children later joined. He is presently treasurer of the Rossville Drainage District Board. Wayne is a member of the American Legion Jimmie Lillard Post No. 31, Rossville; Topeka Lodge No. 17 AF & AM, Topeka; Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Topeka; Arab Shrine A.A.O.N.M.S., Topeka, where he was a charter member of the Arab Shrine Scooter Patrol, and Past Worthy Patron of Loyal Chapter No. 176, Order of the Eastern Star, Silver Lake. Dianne has been active in community affairs and was a leader of the Rossville Rustlers 4-H Club for many years. She is currently trustee on the Rossville Township Board. Dianne is a 50-year member and Past Worthy Matron of Loyal Chapter No. 176, and Order of the Eastern Star, Silver Lake. In 1986, she commenced the operation of Puppie Trails Kennel, a puppie brokerage firm, and later became a known breeder of American Kennel Club registered Italian Greyhound, Miniature Schnauzer and Miniature Dachshund puppies. Wayne and Dianne will celebrate the occasion of their 50th year of marriage with a family dinner at their home on Sunday, Nov. 16.
  Family ID	F3142	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Julie Marie Barker Dick
  Married	25 May 1996	Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Documents		Marriage- Barker, Julie-Dick, Kevin Julie Marie Barker Kevin Lee Dick Barker-Dick Julie Marie Barker and Kevin Lee Dick were united in marriage May 25, 1996, at the United Methodist Church in Rossville. The Rev. Ken Rogers officiated at the 6 p.m. service. The bride is the daughter of Judy Griffith, Silver Lake, and Larry and Terry Barker, Topeka. The bridegroom is the son of Wayne and Dianne Dick, Rossville. The bride’s attendants were Irene Connet, Kissimmee. Fla.; Jayne Dick and Traci Thornton, both of Manhattan; and Mary Lynne Rauch. Tempe, Ariz. Attending the bridegroom were Lance Stadler, Parker, Colo.; Scott Dick, Rossville; Les Pelfrey, Scott City; and Dennis Loewen, Topeka. Cody Dick, Rossville, was the ring bearer, and Quinn Barker, Silver Lake, was the flower girl. Ryan Dick, Rossville, and Jerod Barker, Silver Lake, lighted the candles. Jayme and Shannon Lindstrom, Silver Lake, were at the guest book. The bride is a graduate of Silver Lake High School and Kansas State University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in special education. She is a special education teacher with Rossville public schools. The bridegroom is a graduate of Rossville High School. He is a farmer. They live at Rossville.
  		Engagement- Barker, Julie-Dick, Kevin Barker-Dick The engagement of Julie Marie Barker to Kevin Lee Dick is announced by Miss Barker’s parents, Judy M. Griffith, Silver Lake, and Larry J. Barker, Topeka. Mr. Dick is the son of Wayne and Dianne Dick, Rossville. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Silver Lake High School and Kansas State University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in special education. She is an interrelated resource room teacher in Rossville. Mr. Dick is a graduate of Rossville High School and attended Cloud County Community College, Concordia, and Kansas State University. He is engaged in farming with his father and brother at Rossville. A May 25, 1996, wedding is planned.
  Last Modified	18 Oct 2025 19:45:04
  Family ID	F710	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Documents » Slide Show		Birth- Dick, Kevin Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Dick announce the birth of a son, Kevin Lee born Thursday, December 13. He weighed 9 lbs and 10 ozs. He has a brother, Scott to welcome him. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Garland Gideon of Paxico Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Dick Sr. of Rossville.
  		Obituary- Dick, Kevin 1 Kevin Lee Dick "Swivel" 60 of Rossville, Kansas passed December 14, 2022 from an accidental choking incident while celebrating in Ft. Worth, TX with his wife Julie and friends. Kevin was born December 13, 1962 to Wayne G. Dick and Dianne (Gideon) Dick of Rossville, Kansas. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1981 where he played football, wrestled, and track. He attended Kansas State University and Cloud County Community College. Kevin returned to the family farm at Rossville, farming with his dad and brother, Scott Dick, to this day(Dick Farms). Kevin was also the assistant wrestling coach at Rossville High School. Along the way he joined the Kansas Free Masons at Rossville, Ks, later transferring to Topeka Lodge Number 17. He also joined the Scottish Rite and was a member of the Arab Shrine Temple of Topeka, KS for some years. Kevin was a member of the American Legion Riders – Post 31. Kevin married high school sweetheart and love of his life Julie Marie Barker of Silver Lake, KS on May 25, 1996. Julie is the daughter of Larry (Terry) Barker of Topeka, KS and Judy (Lindstrom) Barker of Silver Lake, KS. Julie survives in their home at Rossville, KS. Kevin is survived by his parents Wayne G. Dick and Dianne E. (Gideon) Dick, brother Scott W. Dick (his wife Kelly (Stewart) Dick and sons Ryan S. Dick and Cody W. Dick his wife Sonia (Shaddox) Dick – children Payton Shaddox, Karly S. Dick and Maverick W. Dick), sister Jayne D. Dick-Lobatos (her husband Guillermo Lobatos – sons Loren M. Lobatos-Dick, Landen L. Lobatos-Dick, and Lawsen J. Lobatos-Dick) Cousins: Rodney W. Dick (children Laci J. Foster and Ashley K. Hoss), Randy Dick (his wife Karen – children Dustin Dick, Melissa Horgan, Derek Dick, Hailey Marple), Jeff Dick (wife Heidi – daughters Sydney Tracy and Kaitlyn Dick) Jennifer L. (Dick) Hutton (husband Justin Hutton – children Kelby Murray, Paxton Olivas, Romyn Hutton, and Max Hutton) Shawn R. Gideon (wife Renee – children Shanee Askren and Gentry Gideon) Johnaka (Maike) McCosker and Hunter Maike. Aunts: DeAnn (Sump) Gideon and Sheryl (Perry) Dick, as well as many extended family and friends too numerous to count. Kevin is preceded in death by paternal grandparents Benjamin O. Dick and Lorena (Ellwood) Dick, maternal grandparents Garland R. Gideon and Viola (Kovar) Gideon, Uncle Gary L. Dick, Uncle Arnold R. Gideon, Cousin-in-law Connie (Eckert) Dick, Cousins Jackie (Gideon) Maike, Jordan Maike, and Garen Gideon. Kevin did everything "Wide Open". He lived, loved, laughed, worked, played, and fought intensely. If you were his friend you knew it. He was a proud farmer his whole life. "Those rows better be straight and fields weed free." He had a passion for sprint car racing from the age of 9 when he fell in love with the sport at the Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, IA. Since then he has followed Sammy Swindell and other favorites across the Midwest gathering close friends from far and wide. Kevin never met a stranger and often gave to those in need. In the true spirit of giving Kevin was an organ donor. Many people will be helped by his selfless gift. He will continue to help others even in his absence. Kevin loved his toys with a throttle and was a kid at heart. He liked to go fast and have fun. Gone too soon but not forgotten. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rossville American Legion Post No. 31 or to Julie for a memorial brick in Kevin's honor at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Celebration of Life: Friday, January 6, 2023 1:00-3:30 with service at 2:00 The Brownstone, 4020 NW 25th St., Topeka, Kansas 66618
  		Obituary- Dick, Kevin 2 See File #1 for full transcription