Dennis Bradley ‘Brad’ Barr, 60, passed away Oct. 14, 2026, in Great Bend, Kan. He was born Aug. 29, 1966, in Larned, to Gary and Joan (Bennett) Barr.

Brad worked for various companies as a truck driver. He made Great Bend his home in 2022, after residing in Hutchinson, Houston, and Stafford. He took interest in technology and loved tinkering with radio control cars and drones. He could be found casting a line fishing or on the open road on his Harley Davidson. Family was what he treasured most and the memories created.

Survivors include companion, Shannon Conner of Hutchinson; son, Jacob Evans of Great Bend; daughter, Amanda Ricken-Long of Los Alamos, Colo.; sisters, Kimberly Schneweis and her husband Eugene of Hoisington, Pamela Douglas of Great Bend; brothers, Steven Barr and his wife Debbie of Scott City, David Barr and his wife Patricia of Wichita, Kevin Barr of Great Bend; stepbrother, James Brehm and his wife Deborah of Perry; stepsister, Desda Brehm of South Carolina; lovingly remembered by many special nieces and nephews; best friend, Robert Smiley of Stafford; and his faithful long haired chihuahua, Odie. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother, Carolyn Barr and nephew, Jase Richardson.

Per Brad’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The register book will be available to sign during business hours at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main, Hoisington. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at 172 S. Main St., Hoisington. Memorials may be made out to Dennis Barr Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home

P.O. Box 146

Hoisington, KS 67544

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Oct. 20, 2026