Marvin Robert “Bud” Repstine of Eureka, died on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Harry Hynes Hospice at Via Christi, in Wichita, at the age of 68.
He was born on January 15, 1955, in Chanute, the son of Marvin Robert, Sr., and Betty Violet (Scott) Repstine. He was raised in Humboldt and Beverly, in his early life. The family moved to Eureka in the early ‘60s. Bud graduated from Eureka High School with the Class of 1973. He later attended Butler County Community College and Wichita State University.
On September 25, 1976, Bud was united in marriage to Kathy Winona Ussery in El Dorado. They made their home in Eureka. To this union, two children were born. Bud shortly began working in law enforcement and attended the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in the late ‘70s. Bud has the distinction of being the last Chief of Police of Eureka, during the transition to Sheriff’s Department coverage. He eventually transferred to the Sheriff’s Department as well where he was a deputy and later court services officer. In 1991, he began working for the El Dorado Correctional Facility. He retired in 2020 as a Staff Sergeant.
Bud spent many hours teaching the Hunter’s Education Course, for which he was a certified Master Educator. He served as Scoutmaster for Troop 216 Boy Scouts of Eureka and was a member of the Christian & Congregational Church. He was always even tempered and laid back. He loved teaching scouts and adults, racing his drag car and hunting and fishing. He took his children and his grandchildren hunting and fishing at every opportunity. He will be remembered as a great father, husband and brother.
Bud is survived by his wife, Kathy of the home; two children: Angela and husband, Dustin Randolph of Wichita; and Robert and wife, Danica Repstine of El Dorado; two grandchildren: Seanna and Ruby; and one sister, Barbara Mistler of Benton.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Christian & Congregational Church, in Eureka, with Pastor Dan Buck officiating. Interment followed at 3 p.m., at Camp Creek Cemetery, Cummings, Kansas. Viewing hours were from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to WildTrust (Kansas Wildlife and Parks). Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, PO Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which is overseeing arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family online, at koupfunerals.com.
