Dean E. Stucky, MD

June 12, 1933 - February 12, 2021

Dean E. Stucky, MD, 87, of Medicine Lodge, KS, went to his Heavenly home on Friday, February 12, 2021. He transitioned to his heavenly home in a blink of an eye; he took his final earthly breath next to his beloved wife, Jean, and his next breath was in the midst of the glory of our Lord and Savior in Heaven. He was born on June 12, 1933 near Moundridge, KS, the eldest living son of Ervin and Bertha Stucky. He was born and raised in the farmhouse in which his father was also born, and he was raised with two younger brothers (Duane, Delbert) and a sister (Delaine). He grew up on a farm, working hard daily to support the farm and his family. His family heritage was German Mennonite and this shaped his character and he learned his frugal ways and work ethic that manifested throughout his life. He lived a purpose filled life and was always seeking to be engaged in meaningful activity. God gifted him with a scholar’s mind, with an incredible intellect, a discernment, a love for learning and a life-long desire to serve others. This pushed him to seek education beyond High School and he worked hard to put himself through Bethel College, North Newton KS and then through medical school at University of Kansas, graduating in 1960. He had originally planned to be a teacher of biology or geography, however, he became enamored with the complexity of the human body and this propelled him to medical school. He married the love of his life, Jean (Hartzler) in Wichita, KS. They met while Dean was on residency training at Wesley Hospital in Wichita KS where Jean was working as a nurse. They settled in Medicine Lodge, KS in 1962 where Dean started his medical practice. He was fully dedicated and loved serving his community as a physician for over 40 years. Although he had opportunities to teach at KU Medical School, he and Jean chose to remain in Medicine Lodge. Long after his retirement from medicine, he continued to seek ways to serve the people in his community. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Medicine Lode, KS. His gift for teaching translated into teaching God’s word and he greatly enjoyed leading his Adult Sunday School class. He also served as a lay pastor and traveled around to small area churches to share God’s word. Dean loved to teach God’s word; It was the desire of his heart to share God’s love with others. He had a never-ending faith in God and an enduring spirt to have others know the Lord as their Savior. Above all else on this earth, Dean loved and was dedicated to his family and he was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He married the love of his life, Jean in 1962 and he remained solely and fully devoted to her until his death. To this union, three children were born: Robbie (Jeff) Clarke, Medicine Lodge, KS; Renée Stucky (Mark Kuhnert), Columbia, MO, and Russell (Stephanie) Stucky, Indianapolis, IN, and grandchildren, Jacob (Olivia) Clarke; Joshua Clarke, Joel (Melissa) Clark; Rachel Stucky, Lauren Stucky, Jordan Kuhnert and Hannah Kuhnert. Dean is also survived by two sisters in law, Lenora Stucky, Wichita, KS and Barbara Stucky, Moundridge, KS and a brother-in-law, Marlin Schroeder, Goddard, KS Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin and Bertha Mae Stucky, brothers Duane and Dell, and sister Delaine. Visitation will be Thursday, February, 18, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Funeral Services will be Friday, February 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, Medicine Lodge, KS with Pastor Paul Stephens officiating. A private family burial service will be at the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, KS. Memorials may be made to South Central Community Foundation (in the name of Dean E Stucky and O. Jean Stucky scholarship fund for Barber County students) or the United Methodist Church of Medicine Lodge, KS in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lode, KS 67104.