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Edgar Richardson Obituary

November 13, 1922 - April 29, 2017
Lt. Col. Edgar Leo Richardson USAF, retired, born in Valier, Illinois on November 13, 1922, passed away on April 29, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 94. Edgar graduated with a bachelor's degree from St. Mary's University. He served 30 years in the United State Air Force, from which he retired. Edgar served in Germany in World War II; two of those years were spent at a prisoner of war. Once home, he owned several businesses, one of them being Richardson Lighting, and was also a home builder, and proud member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leo Richardson and Vallie Purdy Richardson. Edgar is survived by his wife of 71 years, Adeline Richardson; children, Ron Richardson, Diana Rodriguez, Don Richardson, and Mary Ann Dillin; five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm at Sunset Funeral Home. Services will be at St. John Neumann Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 9:30 am with interment to follow at Ft. Sam
Houston National Cemetery.

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on May 7, 2017.

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May 5, 2017

I am so deeply saddened to hear that Mr. Richardson has passed; such a sweet, sweet man. May God bless your family with wonderful memories. He will be dearly missed.

Deborah DeVeau

Scott Mayne

May 3, 2017

I was saddened to learn of Edgar passing. My deepest sympathy to Adeline, Don, Alexis, Cindy and the Richardson family. I always enjoyed spending time with Edgar when I traveled to San Antonio to visit my sister Cindy and niece Alexis. Edgar was a shining example of "the greatest generation" through his service to his country, his commitment and dedication to his family and his exemplary work ethic. Rest in peace Edgar.

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May

9

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home

1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218

May

9

Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home

1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218

May

10

Service

9:30 a.m.

St. John Neumann Catholic Church

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May

10

Interment

Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery

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1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218

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