Ronald Duane Sekavec, age 75, passed away on March 31, 2025, at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City, Kansas. He was born April 12, 1950, in Great Bend, KS to Harvey and Dorothy (Ehrlich) Sekavec. He grew up on the farm south of Brownell and graduated from Ness City High School and Fort Hays State University with a Master’s degree in special education. He worked at the Homer B. Reed Center (DSNWK) and the Kansas City School for the Blind before beginning his teaching career in Abilene, KS.
Ronald Duane Sekavec was born April 12, 1960 in Great Bend, KS to Harvey and Dorothy (Ehrlich) Sekavec. He grew up on the farm south of Brownell and graduated from Ness City High School and Fort Hays State University with a Master’s degree in special education. He worked at the Homer B. Reed Center (DSNWK) and the Kansas City School for the Blind before beginning his teaching career in Abilene, KS.
While at Fort Hays, Ron met the love of his life, Linda Mae Sekavec. They were united holy matrimony on December 27, 1971. To this union two sons were born, Matthew was born on January 5, 1977, and Daniel was born on June 4, 1980.
Ron and Linda returned to Ness County where Linda taught special education at Ness City and Jetmore. Ron spent a lifetime educating students and nurturing relationships while teaching K-12 special education at Ness City, Ransom, Utica, and Bazine. Throughout his forty plus years teaching Ron touched many lives, minds, and hearts.
During his retirement, Ron was the primary caregiver of his wife Linda. They shared a very special bond which could only be understood if you witnessed it. They loved and cared for each other immensely. Together they provided a loving home and a living example of marital vows. Ron genuinely cared about people. He was always available for a conversation, advice, a laugh, a hug, or simply listening. Ron epitomized the rare combination of excellent conversationalist and attentive listener who could light up a room with his grand personality. Ron will be greatly missed by those who knew him and loved him. Now, if God wills it, he can be reunited with those who have passed before him, especially his soul mate Linda. They may finally dance together once again.
Ron was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Linda, who passed on January 3, 2026. Ron was also preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Dorothy (Ehrlich) Sekavec; parents-in-law Eugene and Mary (Befort) Leiker; brother-in-law, Garold (Gary) Leiker; sisters-in-law, Jolene (Weigle) Leiker, and Linda (Hall) Leiker.
Ron is survived by and will be dearly missed by his sons Matthew (Milagros Concha Alfaro) of Hays; Daniel (Jessica Hooper) and their children Christian and Taylor of Golden, CO. He is also survived by three brothers, Dale (Brenda) Sekavec of Garden City, Marvin (Twylia) Sekavec of Brownell, Gerald (Judy) of Hays. He is survived brothers-in-law, Dennis Leiker of Austin, TX, Ricardo (RK) Leiker of Tennessee, Rodney (Rod) and Lori Leiker of Hays; nieces and nephews, Caleb (Kristin) Sekavec of Garden City, Godson Michael (Amber) Sekavec of Winfield, Jeremy (Jonelle) Sekavec of Hoxie, Christopher Sekavec of Lawrence, Jason (Jenna)Leiker of Austin, TX, Jenna Leiker Staab of Kansas City, Laci (Tyler) Simpson of Kansas City, Anna Geving of Parker, CO and Steven Geving. Ron is also survived by numerous great nieces and great nephews whom provided him immense joy and happiness. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
A Rosary will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, April 11, 2026, 9:30 a.m., followed by the Funeral at 10:00 a.m. Burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Cedar Village, Ness County Home Health, Hospice of the Prairie, or Sacred Heart Church.
Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.