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Ronald Roe Messner

1935 - 2025

BORN

1935

DIED

2025

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Ronald Messner Obituary

Ronald Roe Messner

August 1, 1935 - March 24, 2025

Wichita, Kansas - Ronald Roe Messner, a prolific church contractor renowned for designing and/or building over 1,700 churches across the United States, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, at the age of 89 in Wichita, Kansas. Born on August 1, 1935, in Waldron, Kansas, he graduated from East High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. He began his career in construction at the age of 14 as a home builder. Soon after he started his own company, Commercial Builders of Kansas. Some of his notable projects include numerous megachurches and Heritage USA in 1978. He also had many other business endeavors including KS Magazine. Roe began golfing at age 35 and quickly became a scratch golfer. Playing many well-known courses including Augusta National where he birdied each hole at "Amen Corner". He also played St Andrews which helped inspire the design of his course, Terradyne in Andover, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Nellie Messner; brother Arly Messner; and daughter Robin Messner. He is survived by RuthAnn Messner (mother of his children); and children: Roann, Richard (Amber), and Ronnie (Britt). His legacy is also carried forward by his 18 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations in Roe's honor are suggested to Robin's House Foundation c/o Messner Contracting, 550 N. 159th St. E., Suite 309, Wichita, KS 67230. www.robinshousesoberliving.com. Robin's House Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Mar. 27 to Mar. 30, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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11 Entries

Vicki Patrick

June 9, 2025

Thank you for Central Community Church.

Keith Chamberlain

April 15, 2025

To all of Roe´s love ones family and friends. Roe was a really good man who was quiet by nature but had a very strong, honest caring faith. He lived his faith very quietly and generously blessed many who never knew where their help came from. Roe´s children and grandchildren are extremely blessed to have had such a man to lead the family. I know it hurts to lose him even though we know he is really living now. We pray the most merciful and gracious Lord God Almighty comforts you during this time.

Vicki (Ingham) Taylor

April 2, 2025

My thoughts are with the family of Roe. My most memorable memory goes back to when I was 16 or 17. I knew the Messner´s through the Wichita Swim Club. Robin and I were good friends. Spent a few nights at their home out east by Terradyne.
I bought my first car from Roe. On my own. It was a used Cutlass Supreme. He made my first personal financial obligation / experience helping me be accountable!
I had great memories with this car.
Great memories shared with the family during our teenage years.
He is with Jesus now. God is in control. Rest in peace and soar high with the eagles.
I pray for comfort for the family in Jesus name Amen

Tim Miner

April 1, 2025

I played many rounds of golf with him when he and Tammye Faye would visit me in La Jolla Ca. I miss them both

Marge Wright

March 28, 2025

Ok . You ready for this. ? My name is Marjorie Humbargar. I and my parents lived south of the Messners when they moved to Wichita. On Erie Street. My mother was impressed and interested in Roe's business. He had to be declared independent to sign contracts. Quite the mover and shaker. Before it was a thing. Side note. Messners brought in Roe's coyote. It was chained in the back yard. Probably 1949. I couldn't keep my little girl hands off of it. So they had to get ride of it. Sad. Lasting memory. Mrs. Messner hung out clothes on their backyard line barefoot in the snow. Wearing a big heavy man's 'camel hair coat'. I kept asking how she did it. Many was the time I tried to copy it. No luck. Our last visit was to the open house at the fancy , modern '50s house that Roe built for his folks down by the river. But I was 5 or 6. Remember the floors were tile and concrete. There was a winding staircase. Our family followed Roe's career vicariously. Saw from a distance the horse ranch for his family. An amazing man and career. Condolences.

Karen

March 28, 2025

I have fond memories of having Roe Messner for my Sunday class teacher in the 90's. He taught the Navigator memory course. He was very kind, and took his responsibility of teaching the class very seriously. Our prayers are with your family. God bless, Karen Conger

Melanie

March 28, 2025

Roe and Tammy Faye where wonderful family friends, praise the Lord they are together again.

T S

March 27, 2025

Together again. RIP maybe your lovely spirits be reunited.

The PTL Club

March 27, 2025

Rest in peace Roe,
Say hi to Tammy for all of us I´m here

Dennis and Teresa Ulrich

March 27, 2025

We met Roe when several friends invited us to a church planning event. May the memories that linger be those of joy and laughter.

Doug Christy

March 27, 2025

I started working for Roe in 1979.Roe gave me the opportunity to succeed. He made me construction superintendent in 1984. Roe put his trust in me and I´m so appreciative of that. Roe accomplished much in his lifetime to build the kingdom and he will be missed. Thank you Roe

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