Dustin Webber

Dustin John Webber, age 49 of Riley, passed away Sunday, June 8, 2025.

He was born on March 30, 1976, in Manhattan, the son of Virgil “John” and Linda (Simnitt) Webber. He graduated from Riley County High School in 1994.

He married Jennifer Ann Smith on August 23, 1997, at the Sedalia Community Church.

Dustin was the quintessential athlete—an All-State Quarterback, an All-State Basketball Player, and an All-State High Jumper during his time at Riley County High School. He not only left his mark in the record books with numerous football and basketball records but also enjoyed playing Men’s Softball and Co-Rec Softball. His passion for sports went beyond just participating; he dedicated time to coaching traveling teams and at the junior high and high school levels for football, basketball, and baseball. His enthusiastic spirit and knowledge made a lasting impact on the young athletes he guided. He found joy in collecting sports cards with his sons. 

Dustin made a career in Information Technology, working for Farm Bureau Insurance, serving as the Director for U.S.D. 378 Riley County Schools, and most recently Manhattan Christian College. 

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Webber of Riley; three sons, Ty Webber, Trent Webber, and Trey Webber all of Riley; his mother, Linda Webber of Riley; four brothers, Chad Clark (Pam) of St. George, Troy Clark (Jami) of Manhattan, Bill Clark (Chris) of Manhattan, and John Webber, Jr. (Sheila) of Clearwater, Florida, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by one son, Kaleb John Webber, and his father, Virgil “John” Webber. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in the South Gym of the Riley County High School with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Randolph Fancy Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dustin Webber Memorial Fund and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.