June 28, 2024
Remembering Rich Mistler
Submitted by Staley School of Leadership
Kansas State University lost a tremendous friend and supporter in the passing of Richard Mistler in late May 2024. A celebration of life will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Road, Fairway, Kansas.
Mistler graduated from K-State in 1962 with a degree in chemical engineering. As a student, he served as a member of Blue Key Senior Honorary and as president of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. This was just the beginning of his service and leadership to his beloved alma mater. He served on the KSU Foundation board of trustees and provided support to many campus entities, most specifically the K-State chapter of Blue Key National Honorary and the Staley School of Leadership.
While not expected, flowers for the service are welcome, or a donation to the Rich Mistler Memorial Fund at the Kansas State University Foundation that will be used to support ongoing self-development programs for students. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, please indicate fund M47477. To make a gift online, go to ksufoundation.org/give/mistler.
Read remarks from K-State colleagues and friends on his contributions and legacy.