Richard Merlin Line, 64, died May 12, 2015, at his home. He was born May 7, 1951, to Merlin E. and Mary (Gasche) Line in Garden City.
Richard graduated from K-State and received a master's degree in psychology from St. Cloud, Minn., and a master's degree in social work from KU. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. He had practiced as a psychotherapist for over 35 years. He was one of the innovators for the Personal Safety Awareness program in Hutchinson. He had a passion for his family.

On Dec. 31, 1981, Richard married Valerie Ann Johnson in Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include: son, Tony Line and wife Callie of Overland Park; granddaughter, Campbell Line; mother, Mary Line of Overland Park; mother-in-law, Barbara Johnson of Hutchinson; sisters, Joyce Dugger and husband Doug of Overland Park, Gayle Zuk and husband Michael of Overland Park; sisters-in-law, Vicki Hindes and husband Jim of Denver, Colo., Jeanie Weeks and husband Alan of Hutchinson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and infant daughter, Charley Line.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2015, at Grace Episcopal Church, 2 Hyde Park, Hutchinson, with The Right Reverend Michael P. Milliken presiding. The family will greet friends following the service. Burial will be at a later date in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the memorial book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Homecare of Reno County or Cancer Council of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.