Charles Wayne Dipman, age 81, of Rich Hill, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 27th, 1944, in Warrensburg, Missouri, to Jacob Moyers Dipman and Mary Gertrude Narron Dipman.
Wayne, as he was known, grew up in Hutchinson, Kansas, surrounded by friends and family, where he made quite a name for himself on the baseball field. He later moved with his parents to Montevallo, Missouri, during his junior year of high school and graduated from El Dorado Springs High School, where he also excelled in football.
Wayne was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved square dancing and bowling, and he absolutely loved riding motorcycles. Whether he was riding with longtime friends or meeting new ones along the way, the open road was one of his greatest joys.
Wayne married Mary Kathleen Chastain on March 15th, 1969, in Lamar, Missouri. They welcomed three children and made their home in the Sheldon/Bronaugh area. She preceded him in death on June 15th, 2007. Wayne later married Judith Cole on November 24th, 2024, and she survives of the home.
Throughout his life, Wayne worked a variety of jobs. After high school, he joined a survey crew and spent time in Wyoming, where he also worked as a part-time bull rider. Over the years he sold insurance, did upholstery work, drove a truck, cooked in a restaurant, worked at Crane Plumbing, and ultimately retired with pride from the Missouri State Highway Department.
He was a devoted father who loved watching his children in their sporting events and spent many years coaching baseball. Wayne never made promises — he simply showed up, worked hard, and lived by example. He was a loving and respected member of his community, especially at the Kern Center in Rich Hill, where rumor has it he was the pool champion and even taught a few others how to play.
Wayne taught his children to love one another, to love their mother, and to respect their elders. He taught his sons the value of hard work and providing for their families. He taught all his children to play sports — especially baseball. He loved hunting and fishing, and he passed that love on to his children, who each carry their own stories of time spent with him in the woods or casting a line.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Mary Dipman; his wife, Kathe Dipman; three brothers, Bobby, Bill, and Clyde “Corky” Dipman; and one sister, Irene Ediger. Including cousins, Wayne was the last of his generation. He is survived by his wife, Judy Dipman, of the home; two sons, Edward Dipman (Becky) of Pensacola, Florida, and Chuck Dipman (Leighann) of Nevada, Missouri; two daughters, Chere Gannaway (Dustin) of Osceola, Missouri, and Julie Vaughn (Joe) of Rich Hill, Missouri. He leaves behind thirteen grandchildren — Evelyn Hatch, Chase Brown, Levi Dipman, Corrine Keisle, Lakin Lindsey, Gaven Morgan, Carson Woods, Cameron Woods, Julian Dipman, Kelsey Dipman, Taryn LeAn, Alexis Sievers, and Austin Sievers — along with thirteen great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends who loved him.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Nevada, MO. Interment will follow in the Sheldon Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00p.m. on Wednesday evening at Ferry Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may contribute in Wayne’s memory to the Kern Senior Center, Rich Hill, MO in care of Ferry Funeral Home.
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