Don Byron Hough

Don Byron Hough passed away on November 22, 2022, at Salina Regional Hospital due to complications from Covid. He was 92 years old. Don was born June 10, 1930, in Saline County, KS to Robert and Allie Hough.

Don attended Kansas Wesleyan where he received a degree in business and played trombone in the band. He then attended Central Baptist Seminary in KC where he met his wife, Nedra Korab, who was a music major and was director of "Camp Fire Girls of America." They were married on December 26, 1955. After graduation, Don became pastor of First Baptist Church of Gypsum. His basic rule was "to know people, you have to call on them." Every evening they would visit with families in the congregation. After the death of his young daughter from cancer, Don felt it was time for a change. The family moved back to Salina and Don began working with his father at Hough Piano and Organ Company. This became one of his greatest joys, bringing music to people's homes. He visited churches and state fairs. He organized piano recitals. The business had been open for 75 years until his retirement. Don was very active in the First Baptist Church in Salina. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club and Moose Lodge. When not working, Don loved to spend weekends at Milford Lake, camping and boating.

Later in life, Don moved to McCall Manor, now Reflections Retirement Resort after a below knee amputation. With the help of Steve Peeples of Peeples Orthotics in Wichita, and the many "angels" who helped with his recovery. Don learned to walk with his prosthetic and even danced again. Don lived independently and had many friends. He played the organ a couple of Fridays a month. He enjoyed group activities, (except BINGO). He loved trips to Kansas Wesleyan to hear the symphony. Friends and family laughed at his jokes; Don loved making people feel welcome and cared for. He found a loving companion in Consuelo Diez until her passing and more recently, Wynona Nelson. Visits from his children and grandchildren brought him great joy as well as attending their many celebrations.

Don is preceded in death by his parents Byron and Allie Hough, his wife Nedra Hough, daughter Lisa Hough, and son Loren Hough. He is survived by his children, Allene Eland, Lenexa, KS; Darald Hough, Scottsdale, AZ; Laina Cossel, El Paso, TX and ten grandchildren: Korab Eland, Cherys Austin, Noah Eland, Noelle Eland, Garrett Dyck, Rachel Walker, Becca Hough, Luke Cossel, Mark Cossel, and Ruth Cossel.

A private memorial will be held at Roselawn and a "Celebration of Life" will begin at 2:15 PM Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at the Reflections Retirement Resort.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations go towards helping amputees who cannot afford an artificial arm or leg: Steve Peeples, Peeples Orthotics and Prosthetics, 5400 E. Central Ave Suite 120, Wichita, KS 67208.