John Richard Whaley Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Richard Whaley of Caldwell, Kansas, who passed away on December 13, 2020 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dessie Whaley (Pethtel) and Harold 'Salty Whaley; his siblings, Tom Martin Whaley and Delena Kay White; and his brother-in-law Raymond Bell.

He is survived by: his wife Janet 'Jan Whaley of Wellington, Kansas; his children, Staci Whaley Youngwirth of Lenexa, Kansas and John Kenneth 'Ken Whaley of Caldwell, Kansas; his grandchildren, Derek Ryan (Samantha), Jillian Scheuerman (Kris), Devan Whaley, Natalie Stephens and Reese Youngwirth; his great grandchildren, Peyton, Adilynn and Dawson Ryan; his stepchildren, Tom Edwards (Janell) of Wellington, Dianne Miller (Harvey) of Wellington, KS and Richard Edwards (Amber) of Van Alstyne, Texas; his stepgrandchildren, Jarrod Miller, Tabitha Thornton (Jimmy), Jessica Brown (Michael), Lauren Chevalier (Cyprian), Tyler Miller, Katelyn Davidson (Jake), Chase Edwards (Lakin), Johnnie Ahrens, Katie Baker (Hunter) and Logan Campbell (Ashley); his stepgreat-grandchildren, Parker, Raelynn, Brinley, Trendon, Beaux, Jaxon, Lindley and Duke; and his sisters-in-law, Jo Hayes (Don), Geneva Bell, Linda Jefferson and LaVonne Slivocka.

Due to Covid restrictions and concerns, a celebration of John's life and graveside service will be held in the Spring/Summer.