Richard-Ward-Obituary

Richard Ward

St. Louis, Missouri

Sep 14, 1941 – Oct 8, 2025 (Age 84)

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BORN
September 14, 1941
DIED
October 8, 2025
AGE
84
LOCATION
St. Louis, Missouri

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Richard Compton Ward passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2025, after a three-year battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Washington, D.C. in 1941, he was predeceased by his parents Truman and Gladys (née Nutt), who were part of the great migration from the South during the Depression era, and...

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Richard was a pillar of the St. Louis development and urban planning community. His calm, reasoned demeanor and attention to detail and his willingness to share his intellectual gift with his fellow practitioners helped make him the leader that he was. He made this region a better place. God's speed my friend.

Condolences to Sally, as Richards sharp mind, work ethic and compassion for children will be sorely missed. He was a kind man, and I enjoyed his company whenever possible.