Richard M. Dick Hassur
September 6, 2016
Richard M. “Dick” Hassur, 84, Owner of the first Pizza Hut franchise and lifelong Kansas resident, died Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Private Family Services will be held. A reception for friends will be held in late October. Dick was born in St. Joseph, MO to Helen and O.A. "Joe" Hassur, who precede him in death. Also preceded in death by his Brother, Bob Hassur; Sister, Cindy Hassur. Survived by his Sisters, Dee Ann McIntyre of Santa Fe, Debby Hassur of Overland Park; Daughter, Beth Burach of Arlington, TX; Grandchild, Patrick Burach of Conroe, TX; Great-granddaughter, Chelsea; Great-grandson, Liam; Nieces, Erika Bernhard of Wichita, Pam Nir of Toronto, Sara Jarvis of Las Vegas; Nephews, Paul Bernhard of Wichita, David Hassur of Lexington, KY, Adam Jarvis of Bowling Green, OH, Michael Bernhard of Denver, Josh Suckahosee of Topeka; 13 great-nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with Catholic Charities, 437 N. Topeka St., Wichita, KS, 67202. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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I did not know Dick Hassur, but I went to high school with his sister Debbie. After learning Dick Hassur’s story from his book “Pie In The Sky – Adventures of a Pizza Hut Entrepreneur” (Marice Kane gave me a copy) he must have been incredible person. Growing up in Topeka, I know right where his Pizza Hut (first outside Wichita) was. Dick’s story should be passed along. In fact, every MBA program in America should make Dick’s book required reading. My condolences to Dick’s family. He was a great man I never knew, but now know about because of his book. Dale E. Bennett 4934 Belinder Rd. Westwood, KS 66205 913-345-0008 (office) bennettlawkc@ yahoo.com
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