Wellington City building official Richard Jack died over weekend
Sumner Newscow report — City of Wellington building official Richard Jack died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21. Jack had served in the City building/codes/zoning office for the past seven years. He also served several years on the Sumner County Economic Development Commission Board of Directors.
According to an obituary printed in the Heritage Funeral Home in El Dorado, Jack was 60 years old, born on Sept. 16, 1961.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, May 28 at 2 p.m at College Hill Park in Wichita. The family is asking everyone to wear a red shirt in honor of Mr. Jack at the service, who always wore red shirts on Fridays to honor the military.
Wellington City Manager Shane Shields told the city council at a work session Wednesday evening that the city reached out to both Winfield and Ark City municipalities and they have indicated they will be assisting in operations during the vacancy.
Also, Wes Bennett, a retired building inspector and who also still works with the city on the compost, has also said he will be assisting. Shields said the city will begin the job search for a full-time building official shortly.
