Dick Noblet 1941-2023

Fri, 09/22/2023 - 14:05 holtonadmin

Richard Lowell “Dick” Noblet, 82, of Holton, passed away Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

He was born Jan. 7, 1941, in Maryville, Mo., the son of Robert Roland and Neva Marie (Linville) Noblet.

Dick proudly served in the United States Army and National Guard from 1956-1966 during the Vietnam and Korean wars. He graduated from Western State University in Gunnison, Colo., with a bachelor’s degree in history.

Dick taught middle school and high school classes in Ness City and later retired from Larned State Hospital teaching special ed. After retirement he was a substitute special education teacher at Holton High School.

He was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Holton, serving as deacon.

Dick was a sports enthusiast and had a love of coaching and volunteering. He was also a lifetime outdoorsman.

Survivors include two daughters, Michelle Marino (Patrick) of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Shawna Jury of Lakin; a sister, Marcia Derr (Stan) of Mayetta; seven grandchildren, Madeline, Josephine, Isabella, Bryce (Angela), Iesha, Kelsey and Eric Lowell; three great-grandchildren, Lynnette, Ellianna and Addalynn; and a nephew, Gerald “Gary” Carder (Amy) of Topeka.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at First Baptist Church in Holton. Dick will lie in state at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton Wednesday afternoon until 6 p.m. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Grove Cemetery in Graham, Mo.

Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

(PAID OBITUARY)

Dick Noblet 1941-2023

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