Brian Wahweotten 1971-2017
Brian O. Wahweotten, “Kenowes,” 45, Topeka, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center in Topeka.
He was born June 15, 1971, in Topeka, the son of Larry and Connie Wahweotten. He graduated from Topeka High School and received an associate degree from Haskell University.
Mr. Wahweotten had worked as a mechanic at several shops in Topeka.
He was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, the Native American Church and the Drum Religion.
Survivors include his father, Larry Wahweotten, Augusta; his mother, Connie Wahweotten, Topeka; three sons, Logan Wahweotten, Benjamin Wahweotten and Eric Price, all of Topeka; two daughters, Mariah Wahweotten and Julie Porter and husband Tramel, all of Topeka; a brother, Larry G. Wahweotten, Topeka;, three sisters, Angela Wahweotten, Lawrence, Michelle “Shelly” Wahweotten, Gladstone, Mo., and Tracey Wahweotten, Wichita; and 10 grandchildren.
Native American Church services were held Saturday evening at Nozhackum Hall, east of 158th and K roads. Burial was held Sunday morning in the Wahwassuck Cemetery. Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hoyt is in charge of arrangements.
