Ronald "Ron" K. Kletchka
April 10, 2026
Resided in: Wichita, Kansas
Ronald “Ron” K. Kletchka, 76, died Friday, April 10, 2026. Ron was the first of three children born to Ed and Mary Lou (Patry) Kletchka. He graduated from Goddard High School in 1968 and earned a degree in business from Fort Hays Kansas State College in 1972. Ron married the love of his life, Barbara, in 1976. Ron loved his family and his Catholic faith, teaching PSR and Altar Servers for many years. He and Barbara attended Wichita Summer Music Theatre for over 40 years. He also loved the Dallas Cowboys, fantasy football, counted cross stitch, trivia games and reading. He worked as a computer programmer for the Wichita School District for over 25 years.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Edmond and Mary Lou Kletchka; wife, Barbara Kletchka; brother, Stanley Kletchka. He is survived by his son, Paul (Dana) Kletchka; daughter, Amanda Kletchka; grandchildren, Jaden, A.J., Noah, Ian, Mason and Charlotte; sister, Gail Shepherd; niece, Jenny Crosse; nephew, Jeff (Lauren) Shepherd; four great-nephews, one great-niece and many beloved cousins on both sides of the family.
Rosary will be at 6:00 pm, Friday, May 1, 2026. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Saturday, May 2, 2026, both at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
A memorial has been established with: Music Theatre of Wichita 225 West. Douglas Avenue #202, Wichita, Kansas 67202
Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary – West Chapel,
Services
Rosary: Friday, May 1, 2026 6:00 pm
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
645 N. 119th St. W.
Wichita, KS 67235
Funeral Mass: Saturday, May 2, 2026 10:00 am
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
645 N. 119th St. W.
Wichita, KS 67235
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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Ronald "Ron" K. Kletchka 's name.
Music Theatre Wichita
225 W. Douglas Ave. #202
Wichita,
KS
67202
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Ron will be greatly missed in our Bible Study! Ron rarely missed our weekly studies and was an active participant who always had an interesting question. A few of us enjoyed lunches, dinners and going to movies and plays together. Deepest condolences to his other friends and family. Rest in Peace, Ron – we miss you!
So very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. We all grew up together as childhood friends. Through parish activities I had the opportunity to see and visit with Ron these last couple of years. Conversations were always so easy with Ron. May he rest in peace and may his memories bring much peace and comfort to his family. Mary Oeser Galvin
Many years have gone by, but all those memories remain frozen in time. Prayers for the family in their loss of a good father and role model friend to many others.