May God bless you and your...
Deepest sympathy
Mary Stevenson
March 08, 2026 | St. Louis, MO
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Richard G. Woolard
Nov 14, 1959 - Feb 22, 2026
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Rich
We are miss you and your funny comeback and laughs
Will miss you text on sibling chat and Zoom calls
Hope you are having a great time in heaven with Reunited with your loved ones
Maybe playing or coaching for those Washington commanders formally Redskins which you followed for as long as I can remember,for the good or bad and ugly forever!!
It’s not going to be easy when your birthday rolls around and we can’t call or text you but rest assure...
Betsy Sawyer
March 07, 2026 | Edwardsville, IL | Family
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You will always live in my Heart! Love you brother!
Raetta Woolard
March 07, 2026 | Peoria, IL | Sister
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Rest easy my dear brother.
Rose Stern
March 06, 2026 | Seminole, FL | Sister
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Rose and Rich
My dear sweet brother, you left us so soon, so suddenly and so unexpectedly. I will fondly hold in my heart the memories of arriving home on Bessler’s Lake just after noon on Thursdays to find you sitting on the hood of your car waiting for me. We would enjoy our chats, fishing for crappies and bluegills, and how you enjoyed almost getting me snockered on what you called “double rum” a couple of times. You asked me to bring you fried grouper sandwiches from Florida and I did. You asked for a...
Rose Stern
March 06, 2026 | Seminole, FL | Sister
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Remembering one of the founding members of the Parkside Family. Rest in Peace.
Diane
March 05, 2026 | St. Louis, MO | Friend
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Char Jordan
March 04, 2026 | Granite City, IL | Friend
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Another brother takin too soon. RIP Richie. My love to family.
Kim Woolard
March 02, 2026 | Gainesville, FL
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Sending thoughts and prayers to Cheryl and the kids!
Abby Weiss
March 02, 2026 | Monroe City, MO | Family
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Obituary
Richard's Obituary
Richard G. Woolard passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the age of 66.
He is survived by his dearest wife, Cheryl Woolard. His dearest children Hayden Woolard, Heather Gaffney, Cameron Gaffney & Ian Gaffney all of Valley Park, Missouri. His six siblings Rose Stern (Gene) of Seminole, Florida, Michael Woolard (Adele Heagney) of St. Louis, Robert Woolard (Deanna Lee), Raetta VonBehren (Ronald) all of Peoria, Illinois, Elizabeth (Betsy) Sawyer (Kelly) of Edwardsville, Illinois, and Christina Shelton (Rick) of Granite City, Illinois. His parents-in-law Paul and Madalyn Bump of Arnold, a brother-in-law Derek Bump (Kelli) of Arnold, his former spouse, Pamela Daniel Woolard. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, a great nephew, many friends and especially dearest friend Scott Daniel.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Orval and Idell Woolard, by two sons Anthony and Nathan Woolard, and by a niece and nephew, Eve and Ronald VonBehren, Jr.
Richard loved providing for and being with his family at the beach above all else. He loved fishing & being outdoors. His favorite pastime for many years has been shooting pool in a league. He was an absolute devoted husband and father & will be missed by all who knew him.
Services: Celebration of life gathering at the FAMILY CENTER at SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Thursday, March 12, from 3-8 p.m. If desired, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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