Michael Dee Waymaster

Michael Dee Waymaster, 75 of Bunker Hill, Kansas, died on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Born August 19, 1950 in Russell, KS. He was the second child born to Leroy and Gloria (Luerman) Waymaster of Bunker Hill.

His younger years were spent working on the family farm, showing animals in 4-H and playing basketball with his brothers. Mike graduated from Luray High School, class of 1969. After high school he attended a Vo-Tech school and learned to weld and then worked in Hesston, KS. However, the farm was calling him back. He and brother Lance became partners and just recently retired. He decided to take up auctioneering while farming. As he got more jobs he started his own business and enlisted two of his brothers, Lance & Chuck to help him. After closing the business he still volunteered his talent to several service organizations when needed.

His passions were animals, cars & of course his family. For a while he raised exotic animals and then changed to peacocks, guineas, and chickens. He was especially fond of Chrysler vehicles and had quite a collection. A number of them were showcased at the Garage Automotive Museum in Salina, KS.

He was known for his hugs and it was a joy watching the smiles they brought to others.

On May 25, 2003 he married Diane (Rogg). He loved his blended family dearly and would do anything for them. His mother said he was a “peacemaker” and often was. Mike was an active member of the Russell VFW auxiliary, Russell Masonic Lodge, Russell Shrine, Bunker Hill Lions Club and Bunker Hill Historical Society.

Mike is survived by his wife, Diane of the home. Daughters, Amy (Mitch) Driscoll, Amanda (Derrold) Deatherage, Marcie (Scott) Reinhardt of Russell. Tracy (Tom) Kaiser of Bonner Springs, KS and son Adam of Bunker HIll, KS. Grandchildren Matthew (Roxanne) Langhofer, Logan (MaKayla) Langhofer, Andrew Driscoll, Katherine Driscoll, Wyatt Deatherage, Addison Deatherage, Brianna (Tyler) Sayerwinnie, Brooks Berens, Trey (Christine) Kaiser and Tate Kaiser and 6 Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother Gloria Waymaster and brother Lance (Mary Pat) Waymaster of Russell, sisters-in-laws Melanie Waymaster, Lawrence, KS and Reesa Waymaster, Lenox, IA.

Mike was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Waymaster, brothers Rick Waymaster and Chuck Waymaster.

A celebration of Michael’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, May 15, 2026, at St. John Lutheran Church in Russell, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Kansas, immediatly following the church service. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday eveing at the mortuary in Russell. The family requests memorials be given to the Bunker Hill Lions Club or Bunker Hill Museum and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.