Bates County News

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Kenneth “Kenny” Allen Wicklin, 63, of Adrian

 


 

Kenneth “Kenny” Allen Wicklin, 63, of Adrian, Missouri passed away Friday, June 5,

2026 at Appleton City Manor, Appleton City, Missouri.  Cremation, with a Celebration of Life to be held from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the Alley Tavern Hall in Butler.  Services under the direction of the Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009).  Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.

 

Kenny was born March 27, 1963 in Independence, MO, the son of Homer Rich

and Earline (Schultz) Rich. He grew up and lived in Independence, Missouri. After

graduating high school he helped his father in his machine shop, Metal Rich,

before opening his own machine shop, Wicklin Machine.

 

Kenny loved riding motorcycles and attending NASCAR races; his favorite driver

was Tony Stewart.  He was also an avid KC Chiefs fan, holding season tickets. He was also

a loving father and grandfather.

 

Kenny is preceded in death by his parents; Homer and Earline, siblings; Diane

Wicklin, Donna Wicklin, Fordemwalt, Richard Toole and Dean Toole.

He is survived by His son Jacob Wicklin and wife Colina of Adrian, Missouri,

grandchildren Jayden and Chesney Wicklin of Adrian, Missouri, brother Bob,

sister-in-law Julie East Toole-Sharp of Clinton, Missouri as well as nieces, nephews

and cousins.

Kenneth “Kenny” Allen Wicklin, 63, of Adrian

    Kenneth “Kenny” Allen Wicklin, 63, of Adrian, Missouri passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at Appleton City Manor, Appleton City, Misso...