Jared Lund

Jared Allen Lund, 56, of Chapman, Kansas passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Stormont Vail in Topeka, Kansas following a long battle of liver disease.

He was born in Modesto, California on December 18, 1969, to Steve and Peggy Lund. He grew up on a farm west of Riley and attended Leonardville and Riley County Grade School and Riley County High School.

On March 2, 2007, Jared married Melissa Blake and welcomed their son, Cody. They later divorced. Cody brought Jared so much joy and he loved being a father more than anything.

Jared proudly served in the United States Navy from 1988 to 1993 before being Honorably Discharged. While in the Navy he received a National Defense Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Southwest Asia Service Medal, First Good Conduct Award, and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He served in Operation Desert Storm aboard the USS Kitty Hawk.

Survivors include his son, Cody Lund of McPherson; father and stepmother, Steve and Bertra Lund of Riley; sister, Christine (Jay) Lippert and nephew, Jarrett Lippert of Green; stepbrother, James Manning of Medicine Lodge; and stepdaughter, Taylor (Alex) Athey of McPherson. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Lund; a niece, Carissa Lippert, and grandparents, Lester Lund, Jean Lund, Juanita Coley, Vurney and Beatrice King.

Jared will be missed dearly by his family for his witty, dark humor and incredible knowledge of almost everything. He had a great love for his family and would do anything for them.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Frontage 109 in Leonardville from 1:00 until 4:00 pm.  A meal will be served.

Memorials can be made to the Jared Lund Memorial and sent in care of Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley.