Jon Donald Putman

Jon Donald Putman, 82, passed away at his home in Haysville on October 26, 2026. He was born on October 2, 1944, in Stockton, California, to the late Warren and Betty Putman.

Jon served 27 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. An accomplished pilot, he flew in Vietnam and was awarded the Air Medal, the Bronze Star, and the Meritorious Service Medal. While serving, he also earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland. After leaving the Army, Jon continued his life in aviation at FlightSafety International, training pilots until his retirement in 2011.

On September 8, 1999, Jon married Melinda Teter. He loved golf, classical music, cooking, and traveling, but above all he loved his family. He was a man of Christian faith and a member of First Baptist Church of Haysville.

Jon is survived by his wife, Melinda; his brother, Robert Putman; his children, Douglas (Holly) Putman, Jill (Michael) Beistline, Arika Perry (Kristen Brown), Brooke (Aaron) Hake, and Nelson Teter; his grandchildren, Haley Trask, Patricia Brooke (Ryan) Fincham, Faith "Casey" (Sylvester) Holliman, Jeremy Hake, and Anna Hake; and his great-granddaughter, Zephyr Fincham.

Funeral services will be 10am Friday, October 30, with visitation beginning at 9am, all at Smith Mortuary in Haysville. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Wichita. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project.