Richard Carlisle
November 6, 2025
Resided in: Wichita, Kansas
Richard Carlisle, 83, retired Director of Minerals at Farm Credit Bank, died Thursday, November 6, 2025.
Memorial Service will be at 10:30am, Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary. Services will be live streamed and available to view by clicking on the link below.
In addition to his work career with Farm Credit Bank, he was involved with a number of organizations related to work and other interests. Some of these included Wichita Area Petroleum Landmen, American Gas Association Mid-Continent Sub Committee, serving on the Heartland Credit Union Board of Directors, pursing his passion for cars, especially Classic Thunderbirds, and travel.
Richard is preceded in death by his father, Floyd Wallace O’Brien; and mother, Jane Margaret Carlisle. He is survived by his wife, Susan Carlisle; daughters, Kathleen Haynes of Maize, KS, Robin (Tim Myers) Bowhay of Derby, KS; son, Richard D. Carlisle of Wichita, KS; mother of his children, Wynona Carlisle; step-sisters, Vicki (Glenn) Mertes, Heidi (Ron) Gifford, Lynda (Paul) Perkins; step-brother, Gary (Donna) Ericson; grandchildren, Everett Haynes, Keeley (Justin) Ridpath, Kasey (fiancé, Nathin Henschel) Bowhay, and Kara (fiancé, Noah Glickman) Bowhay; great grandchildren, Jensen and Adeline Ridpath.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Richard Carlisle can be made to one of the following: KSDS (Kansas Service Dog School) Assistance Dogs, Inc., 120 West 7th Street, Washington, Kansas 66968, Wichita Children’s Home, 7271 East 37th Street North, Wichita, Kansas 67226, and Phoenix Home Care & Hospice, 3450 North Rock Road, Bldg. 200, Suite 213, Wichita, Kansas 67226.
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel.
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Services
Memorial Service: Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:30 am
Downing & Lahey West Mortuary
10515 W. Maple
Wichita, KS 67209
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Richard Carlisle 's name.
KSDS (KS Service Dog School) Assistance Dogs, Inc.
120 West 7th Street
Washington,
KS
66968
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
3450 N. Rock Rd., Bldg. 200, Ste. 213
Wichita,
KS
67226
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Thank you Maureen.
My mom and I worked at Farm Credit with Richard, Susan and Robin!
He as such a kind man. May the memories of Richard bring you comfort in the days ahead. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your and your family.
Anne (Christine) Giroux Jasinski
Susan,
I was greatly saddened when I heard about Richard. Both Richard and you were loyal friends at Farm Credit. Cinda and I will be praying for you and the family in the coming days. May God comfort and bless you in the coming weeks and months.
Steve and Cinda Pray
Susan,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Richard was a joyful person and always good with my Dad. You continue to be that joy for me and Mom.
Sincerely, Stacy Schraeder
Susan,
We are so sorry for your loss and we are thinking of you. We are so grateful for your kindness and for the friendship we gained through Pearl House. Sending our love, prayers and hugs.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
Roger & Lydie Terry
Susan, Ken and I are so sad to hear of Richard’s passing. We are thinking of you and praying for you and the family.
Susan, I was sorry to hear about Richard’s passing! And really sorry that we were out of town and could not attend his service. I really had a lot of respect for Richard and the work he did for the FLB and later Farm Credit. Mike
Penny