Kristopher J. Vitt

Kristopher J. Vitt obituary

Kristopher J. Vitt

Kristopher Vitt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons on Aug. 7, 2025.

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Kristopher J. "Kris" Vitt, 60, of rural Parsons, passed away the morning of Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his home.

Kristopher Joseph Vitt was born on November 15, 1964, to Ray and Regina (McKinney) Vitt in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up and attended school at St Patrick Catholic School K-8, graduating from Labette County High School in 1983.

He spent his life working as a rancher and cowboy.

He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Parsons.

Known as a true cowboy who always believed in riding good horses, Kris had a larger-than-life personality. He was a wonderful husband and father, who was devoted to his family. His authenticity and caring nature carried over into his many friendships.

On May 30, 2015, Kris and Lori Bridwell Morris were united in marriage at the family ranch outside of Parsons. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include:

Four sons – Dylan Vitt (Krista) of Parsons, Kansas

Jacob Morris (Sabrina) of Edgerton, Missouri

Will Morris (Wyatt Minihan) of Frontenac, Kansas

J.T. Morris (Cami) of Farley Village, Missouri

Four grandchildren Amani, Dutton, August, Ryder, and one baby boy on the way

His mother – Regina Sprague (Charles) of Parsons, Kansas

One sister – Kim Kirk (Rick) of Osawatomie, Kansas

Honorary son Levi Wilson (Kali) and honorary granddaughter Wrenley of Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and close family friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Vitt, on November 13, 2009.

The funeral Mass will be at Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church. The rosary will be prayed Tuesday, August 12, at 6 p.m., at the Vitt Ranch, 1919 24000 Road, Parsons, KS. The family will receive guests following the rosary.

Memorials are suggested to -V- Pass It On. These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS 67357.

Online condolences may be left at www.forbeshoffman.com.

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