Kevin Moeder
November 18, 1960-June 11, 2024
Kevin Moeder, 63, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at his home. Kevin was born on Nov. 18, 1960, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Thomas J. “Tommy” and Elenora (Herrman) Moeder. He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas. A 1978 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, Kevin furthered his education by receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agri-Business from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, in 1982. He was senior vice president, and the regional branch manager for Farmers Bank and Trust, La Crosse, Kansas, for 38 years before his recent retirement.
John “Jack” C. Dicus
May 16, 1933-June 19, 2024
John “Jack” C. Dicus, 91, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024, in the company of his children.
A proud Kansan, Jack was born on May 16, 1933, in Hutchinson, the son of George and Desda (Carmack) Dicus. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1951 and went on to the University of Kansas, where he was a member of the Navy ROTC. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business in 1955, Jack spent three years in the United States Navy.
At the University of Kansas, Jack met the love of his life, Betty Bubb, and they married on Feb. 4, 1956, at Grace Episcopal Cathedral in Topeka. He was the beloved Dad to his daughter, Debbie, and son, John, and Papa to his six adoring grandchildren.
An only child growing up, Jack delighted in his family and friends. He loved spending time with them on annual trips to Colorado and going to his grandchildren’s sporting events and performances.
Jack was an avid gardener who loved pansies and gladiolas. He was an ardent supporter of the University of Kansas, attending football and basketball games every season for the last 73 years. Ever the gentleman, it was rare to see him wearing anything other than a sport coat.
After serving in the Navy, Jack dedicated the next 60 years to Capitol Federal Savings, where he became the chairman, president and CEO.
He was an active leader in his community, serving on many organization boards. He was a trustee of the University of Kansas Endowment Board and served as president of the University of Kansas National Alumni Association, as well as potentate of the Topeka Arab Shrine Temple and Senior Warden at Grace Episcopal Cathedral.
Jack earned the Fred Ellsworth Medallion in 1990 from the University of Kansas, the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Washburn University in 2000 and multiple other community awards. He was inducted into the Topeka Business Hall of Fame in 2006.
He is survived by his children, Debbie (Ben) Kennedy Stark and John (Brenda) Dicus; his grandchildren, Betsy Kennedy, Tommy (Kyle) Kennedy, Scott (Allie) Kennedy, Ellen Dicus, Emily (Billy) Skrobacz and Laura Dicus; and his great-grandchildren, Charlie and Riley Kennedy and Charlotte Skrobacz.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Dicus, and his parents.
