Dale Duane Evans, Jr. 79, formerly of Hutchinson, died October 21, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan. He was born September 24, 1947, in Pauls Valley, OK, to Dale Duane, Sr. and Burnice Jeraldean “Jerry” (Eddlemon) Evans.

Dale graduated from Woodward Senior High School in 1965 and then attended the University of Oklahoma. He was the owner and operator of Wagner Memorial, Hutchinson, for over 40 years, and dedicated his life to compassion and quality work. He spent time helping his community as a member of the Eastside Cemetery Board. Dale also worked part time for over 20 years at The Hutch News, on the night crew. Before he had his own children, he volunteered for Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Hutchinson. Dale enjoyed feeding the local squirrels peanuts and was a massive Oklahoma Sooner football fan. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family. Dale was a constant caregiver for his son, Andrew.

On September 5, 1969, he married Linda Gaye Harris. Together they raised their three children, they later divorced but remained friends. She survives.

Dale is survived by: his daughters, Amber (Josh) Myers of Manhattan; Anna (Cameron, Jr.) Dawson of Minneapolis; grandchildren, Leigha (Collin) Ensz of Mount Hope, Sorrell Evans of Hutchinson; Ethan (Ayanna) Evans of Lawrence, KS, Austin "Martin" Evans of Broomfield, CO; Benjamin, Cameron, and Philomena Dawson, all of Minneapolis; great-grandchildren, Simon and Rain Andrew Ensz, both of Mount Hope; and sister, Vicki (Wayne) Herndon of Owasso, OK.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; son, Andrew Evans; and brother, Bill Evans.

In respect of Dale’s wishes, no services will be held. Private family burial will take place in Eastside Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may sign his book at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan, or Friends of Konza Prairie (FOKP), Manhattan, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.