Dr. Wei Chen

Dr. Wei Chen, 44, born in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. A brilliant scholar, he earned two PhDs from Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of Texas at Dallas and served as an associate professor in the School of Business at the University of Kansas. He moved to Lawrence in 2015 from Dallas, Texas.

Quiet, courageous, and independent, he faced life’s challenges with grace. Deeply loved by his family, who will miss him dearly, and always willing to help others, he lived with a strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and thoughtfulness.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no formal service. He will be laid to rest at Angel Fountain in the Reflection Garden at Olathe Memorial Cemetery. Friends, colleagues, and all who wish to honor his memory are welcome to visit the memorial site.

He will be remembered for his brilliance, quiet strength, the love he shared with his family, and his generosity toward others.