Remembering Rylan Reece with Love | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

A Pawnee Heights High School football player, Rylan Reece, tragically passed away during practice, sending shockwaves through his community. His funeral is set for August 26th at Valley Community Church in Burdett, KS, with a visitation the day before. In response, the church has launched a memorial fund to cover funeral costs—with leftover donations creating a lasting legacy fund in his name. Donations can be made online by specifying “Reece’s Memorial.” The community is coming together, with schools urging students to wear Pawnee Heights colors in solidarity. Rylan, known for his faith…