Ron's Wakefield Inn

08/14/2024

The world is just a little less happy today. On Friday, Mom left us and went to be with her sisters and parents.

Sandra Larson age 79, passed away peacefully on August 2nd, 2024, in Melbourne, FL, surrounded by loved ones. She was born, Sandra Foust, on October 10, 1944 in Abilene, Kansas to her parents, Ralph and Mary (Fair) Foust.

Sandy graduated from Abilene High School in 1962. On October 10, 1964, Sandy was united in marriage to Ronald Larson, with whom she shared 59 wonderful years of marriage. On August 5, 1976 their son Brandon James was born and her dream of becoming a mother became reality. Sandy always loved attending B.J.’s sporting events and cheering him on. Their life together as a family was filled with love, joy, and countless cherished memories.

Ron and Sandy operated Larson Grocery in Industry, KS and owned and operated Wakefield Grocery in Wakefield, KS. Sandy also worked as a Teller at the Farmers & Merchants State Bank in Wakefield, KS for 30+ years before her retirement in 2017. In their retirement years they built, owned and operated Sportsman Inn, now known as Ron’s Wakefield Inn.

In addition to her work, family, and community contributions, Sandy had a passion for travelling, tacos & margaritas, and slot machines. Sandy and Ron were frequent road trippers to all places across the Midwest and Southwest (her favorite) visiting and making friends.

Sandy was proceeded in death by her parents; Ralph and Mary Foust and her sisters; Betty (Bennie) Frazier and Carol (Rylan) Fick. Left to cherish her memory are her husband; Ron, her son; B.J. (Anne). Grandchildren; Ty, Alex, Catherine (Michael) and Nick. Great grandchildren; Peyton, Brekon, Elijah and Lira. Niece; Lisa (Freddy) Gonzales, nephew; Justin Fick (Lana) and countless other friends, family and friends that have become like family.

A celebration of Sandy’s life will be held on August 17, 2024 at 10:30 am at Scanolli’s in Wakefield, KS. Cards can be mailed to Ron Larson, 815 Briar Creek Blvd NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905. In lieu of flowers a monetary gift can be made to Sandra Larson Memorial at the same address.

Rest in peace, Sandy Larson. You will be dearly missed and forever remembered.

08/25/2023

Today is the day!

‼️‼️4:00 doors open tonight‼️‼️

Please join us for the opening of the market!

We have produce in and different kinds of Kansas made items!!🇺🇸

06/18/2023

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there and especially to Ron, the original owner and builder of the hotel and his son BJ, who remodeled it and works hard to make it the best possible place it can be.

06/14/2023

We had our sign hung over the door today!!! Thanks again to Judy Mapes for providing us with such a great looking branding for Ron’s Wakefield Inn! Thanks to John Doll for making it magically levitate up there.

06/09/2023

Thank you to everyone else for jumping in and supporting our wonderful community!

A huge shout-out to all the businesses and community members who have sponsored the pool this year!

WJ Plemons Investments
Incentive Risk Management Inc
Rich’s Muffler House
The Bomber Grind
Fort Riley Real Estate
Witt’s Mowing & Tree Services, LLC
Alex Lewis, Realtor, NextHome Unlimited
Eclectic House of Nails
Ron's Wakefield Inn
Farmers & Merchant State Bank
D & R Plumbing
JKR Properties
Jason's Fish Guides
Cherry Rosenberry
Tom & Debbie McElhaney
Rick & Raquel Cinco
SageBrush Salon & Spa
15-24 Brew House
John & Terri Helms

05/24/2023

Wanted to let everyone know we had a group cancellation for this weekend. We had several calls after we were booked. If you still need a room this weekend we have some spots available.

Have a great weekend everyone.

02/07/2023

Congratulations to our neighbors SageBrush Salon, Bomber Grind, & ZPT Liquor! Very deserving. If you are ever staying at the Wakefield Inn, you need to visit these great businesses!

01/19/2023

Looking forward to 2023!!!! We have our website updated with information, please check that out at https://www.ronswakefieldinn.com.

If you haven’t seen, everything is fully renovated. We are already getting bookings for future dates. If you want to book your rooms for our busy weekends, please go ahead and reserve those dates now. Graduation, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Birthday Bash, and Labor Day fill up fast!!!!

To make a reservation you can message through Facebook or call/text us at 785-761-3969. Anne and I look forward to hearing from you!

Stay tuned, Ron & Sandy are planning a trip this spring and we will be re-scheduling our Open House!

10/03/2022

Things are shaping up at the Wakefield Inn. Our friend Judy Mapes made us a window decal for the door. Installed by our professional do-it-all Anne!! Overhead sign also done by Judy) soon to come!