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Richard Wimp Obituary

Wimp, Richard C., 85, retired engineering designer for Boeing and Learjet, passed away July 9, 2011. Born in Wichita to Grace & Darrel Wimp. Graveside service 10 a.m., Saturday at Old Mission Cemetery. Served in the Army during WWII in the European Theater. He was an avid fan of all sports and was one of the top billiards players in the area. There are no known survivors. Send condolences to oldmissionmortuary.com.

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Jul. 13 to Jul. 15, 2011.

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John Wunder

July 8, 2024

While I called him my Uncle my entire life, he was actually my 1st cousin once removed. Always treated me with respect and kindness, was a man of few words but a large heart. Missed.

John Wunder

July 14, 2011

My brother and I are survivor's of Richard C. Wimp. Please contact me at 650-759-1389, John Wunder. I was notified today of his passing, via an obituary reading related to me by a local friend.

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