Dannie Lee Cyphers

Dannie Lee Cyphers

NEWTON - Dannie Lee Cyphers, 72, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2020. Dannie was born to Herald and Estella Cyphers on June 15, 1948 in Concordia, KS. He graduated from Concordia High School in 1966.

After high school he volunteered instead of getting drafted into the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany. In 1969 returning home he worked for Beech Aircraft later Raytheon for 44 years until he retired.

Dannie married Vicky Lour in 1969 in Salina, KS. She preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Esther J. Cyphers. They were married 43 years and 9 months.

His hobbies included being an ACFA Cat judge, he loved fishing, and hunting. But most of all cheering for his beloved Kansas City Chiefs.

Dannie was preceded in death by daughter, Edith Jean Best; and three grandchildren, Samantha Crook, Breanna Crook, Jesus Escobedo.

He is survived by two sons, Danial Poague of Newton, Michael Cyphers of Wichita; two daughters, Linda Crook of Salina, Rhea Sewell of Wichita; eighteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four sisters, Darlene Johnson (Doug), Della Keough, Diana Sykes (Jim), Doris Wells (Jack); and one brother, David Cyphers (Lynne’).

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2020 at Ryan Mortuary. Private family funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 15th. Burial will be in Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.

Memorials to Wounded Warrior Project.

Online condolences at www.ryanmortuary.com.