Francis E. (Red) Dye, age 90, passed away Tuesday evening, November 3, 2026, at the Kansas Soldier’s Home, Fort Dodge, Kansas.
He was born July 28, 1936, at Meade, Kansas, the son of Ernest Cecil and Helen Eugenia (Holdeman) Dye. As a young boy he attended school in Meade, graduating from Meade High School in 1954. After his graduation, he joined the Untied States Army, serving for several years. Upon his discharge, he returned to Meade and began working for the City of Meade.
He enjoyed working with automotives and salvage, and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by two brothers, John and wife Wynema Dye of Meade, and Norman and wife Nancy Dye of rural Meade; a nephew Bill Dye; and nieces, Cindy Dye, Jennifer Hollis, and Mary Ellen Keck.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Leland Dye and wife Lois and Donald Dye and wife Ferne.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, with interment to follow in the Graceland Cemetery, both of Meade. In accordance to his request, cremation has taken place.
The family would welcome memorials to Teens Living for Christ (TLC) and Meade County Historical Museum in care of the funeral home.
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