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Melford DeWald Obituary

DeWald, Melford Dale, 84, (formely of Bazine, KS), retired math teacher at Ness City Jr. and Sr. High Schools, farmer and cattleman, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2013. He is survived by his daughters, LuAnn (Bobby) Rodriquez of Goddard and Carole DeWald of Wichita; grandchildren, R'endi, Bobby Sue, Michael and Kayla Rodriquez; sisters, LaVera Lee of Wichita and Coralee (Wallie) Thornburg of Utica. Services will be held 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 13 at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 3515 S. Elizabeth Ave., Wichita, Kansas. Memorials to Mt. Olivet UMC or American Diabetes Assn. Baker Funeral Home, Valley Center, Kansas.

Published by Wichita Eagle from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2013.
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Carol, Luann and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. DeWald was a wonderful person and one of the best teachers I have ever had. He had a remarkable way of explaining Math in a way that you could understand the most complex concepts. He had a great influence on my life and so many others that he probably didn't even realize. He was a great teacher and a remarkable person. He will be missed!

You are in my thoughts and prayers, I recently lost my mother and have compassion for what you are going through.

With sympathy,
Kathy Musselman Tevebaugh

April 12, 2013

Carole and LuAnn,
Poppa was a wonderful man and we know you will miss him so much. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary, Rob and boys Matthews

April 10, 2013

Iam so sorry for your loss you are in are thoughts and prayers

Jennifer Tucker

April 8, 2013

May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading his Word.

April 8, 2013

I am sorry for you loss, he will be missed. My prayers are with the family.

Grace Lewis

April 8, 2013

We're sorry for your loss. Milfred and Ruthie were great friends and we cherish our time we had with them. Love and prayers.

Glenn and Phyllis Schniepp

April 7, 2013

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