Dean Wyant

Dean Wyant, 75, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, August 4th, at his residence. He was a retired Command Sergeant Major with the United States Army. Franklin Dean Wyant was born in Howard, Kansas, on January 29, 1938, the son of the late Pauline (Fralick) Miller and Paul Wyant. He was a graduate of Howard High School. Dean was united in marriage on February 8, 1958, in Fliegerhorst Airfield Kaserne, Hanau, Germany, to Karin Anna Gehrig. Dean spent 27 years in the United States Army and served three tours in Vietnam. He also served in the 101st Air Borne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Dean was a member and Past Master of the Union Lodge #7 A.F. & A.M. of Junction City where he held an Unlimited Proficient Card. He was also a member of the Grand Chapter of Kansas Order of the Eastern Star, serving as Past Worthy Grand Patron, Past Grand Secretary, Past General Grand Chapter Committee Chairman, and the York Rite Bodies in Junction City. Dean is survived by his wife, Karin, of the home; a daughter, Angela C. Wyant, of Chapman; a son, Thomas P. Wyant and his wife Laura, of Wichita. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Ashley Connelly, Adalyn Wyant, Benjamin Wyant. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, a brother (Don Wyant) and a son (Michael C. Wyant). At the family's request, there will be no visitation, as cremation has been selected. A memorial service will be held at10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2013,at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home Chapel officiated by a Fort Riley Chaplain, with burial to follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, both located in Manhattan. The family requests memorial contributions to the Dean Wyant Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation, 1317 W. Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502. To send on-line condolences to the family, please visitwww.irvinparkview.com.