Craig Robert Sellens, 57, of Wichita, was born Sept. 15, 1967, and passed away Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer.

He was born to Robert Sellens and Diane Langhofer in Russell. He graduated with the class of 1986 from Russell and went on to Fort Hays State University to obtain a degree in communications in December 1990.

Craig moved to Wichita in March 1991 and started his first job out of college at Copeland International Trucks as a parts salesman. He continued working at the same company for more than 30 years, throughout several company acquisitions, and retired from Rush Truck Centers in September 2024.

It was at Copeland that he met his future wife, Michelle Wade, and they were married on April 1, 1995, in Wellington. Together they had two daughters, Courtney Alexis Sellens and Lauryn Ashleigh Sellens.

Craig loved the Dallas Cowboys football team, specifically Roger Staubach (#12) and watched (and yelled) at every game he could. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR races with Dale Earnhardt (#3) being his favorite driver. Back in the day, he looked forward to opening day of pheasant hunting with his dad in Russel,l and at Thanksgiving you could always find him in the kitchen with this Mom – he loved to cook with her!

Most importantly, he loved being a dad to Courtney and Lauryn. He enjoyed boating and camping at the lake, playing cards, watching movies, and four-wheeling and shooting guns in Argonia.

He loved watching the girls as they played high school sports at Maize South and at competitive cheer competitions. He was always up for an adventure and drove his family more than 26 hours to visit his sister in Oregon. His family will miss all these moments with him.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle Sellens; daughters, Courtney Sellens, Lauryn Sellens; mother, Diane Dykens; brothers, Kenny Sellens, Robbie Sellens, Tim Dykens, and Mike Dykens; sisters, Cherina Sellens and Angel Hagen; parents-in-law, Larry and Valerie Wade; brother-in-law, Chris Wade; and grandmother-in-law, Carol Pearce. He is preceded in death by his fathers, Robert Sellens and Arden Dykens.

Visitation with family present will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, at Downing & Lahey West Mortuary in Wichita. A memorial service will be on Saturday, Nov. 16th, at 11 a.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 7901 W. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67205. Share tributes online at www.dlwichita.com.