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Richard Beissenherz
1927 - 2019
Richard Beissenherz
1927 - 2019
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1927
DIED
2019
Richard Beissenherz Obituary
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Sheila Stokes
September 8, 2019
I'm so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was a true gentleman and very kind to my Aunt when he was at Addington. We chatted one day and remembered Raytown High fondly. He son was in my class.
Michael Mayosky
August 21, 2019
Will miss you sir. Bless you for the good life lessons you taught me. Made me a better man from a young kid in high school.
J
July 16, 2019
So many good memories living and growing up across from the Beisseherz. Baby sit both kids and iI never skipped because he and my dad were friends. Sorry for your loss David.
Jennifer henson riley
Sondra Garrett (Thomas)
July 16, 2019
Mr B was Vice Principal when I was in high school. I skipped school one day and was sent to his office. I was a nervous wreck but he was so kind and we had a nice talk. I never skipped again! I ran into him through the years after he retired and he always had time to chat and chat and chat! Such a nice and caring man. Condolences to his family.
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Larry Norton
July 15, 2019
Sincere condolences to the family of the best coach ever! He and Margaret gave to and supported so many at RHS,God Bless!
Dennis K Allen
July 15, 2019
So sad to hear of Coach Beissenherz' death. He was a man for all seasons who, along with wife Margaret, were like second parents. He will live on in my memory as a wonderful human being. Dennis K Allen, Greenville, SC
Jim Ward
July 15, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Coach Biz was our basketball coach in the late 50's, as well as assistant coaching the other sports. Great guy that was always a gentleman, and a good teacher!
He will be missed.
Jim and Judy (Blackwood)Ward
RHS '57 and RHS '58
Ron and Georgia Rodgers
July 14, 2019
Sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Our sympathy to family and friends.
He was a true gentleman. He touched so many lives in a positive way. We remember him as a great coach, teacher, administrator, and friend.
Ron & Georgia (Hartman) Rodgers
Class of '61, Raytown High
July 14, 2019
I HAD MR. BEISSENHERZ FOR 7H GRADE HEALTH. HE WAS FRESH OUT OF COLLEGE AND HIS WIFE WAS STILL IN COLLEGE IN WARRENSBURG.
I REMEMBER HE GOT RED IN THE FACE WITH EMBARESSMENT WHEN TRYING TO TALK ABOUT GIRLS AND THEIR MONTHLY "CURSE". THOSE SUBJECTS WERE RARELY TALKED ABOUT IN A CLASSROOM.
HE AND MRS. "B" AS WE CALLED HER WERE AN AMAZING COUPLE AND I FEEL HONORED TO HAVE HAD THEM FOR TEACHERS IN THE 50'S.
NANCY (STODDARD) FRAMPTON, CLASS OF '57.
LouEllen - Higgins
July 13, 2019
Wonderful man to work with. Always enjoyed visiting with him and Margaret.
Kathy Stehwien
July 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I spoke to Mr. Beissenherz much more these last few years while he was a resident at Addington Place in Lee's Summit, where my mother also resides. He did love to talk and talk about the past. I don't know that I spoke to him at all when I attended Raytown High, but he said he remembered me. He was a wonderful man, I enjoyed visiting with him these last few years, and his wife also before her passing.
Steve Schwarz
July 13, 2019
I first met Dick when he wanted me to teach some adult education classes for him. That was almost 50 years ago. I worked with him on various committees over the years. Dick was a fine gentleman and professional colleague. My sincere condolences to Margaret and his family.
Henry Russell
July 13, 2019
Dick was a kind, thoughtful gentleman. His smile, sense of humor, and encouragement made a big difference to me when I came to serve in Raytown. He was certainly part of the legacy of excellence that I was fortunate enough to experience there.
Sally (Clark) Malinee
July 12, 2019
Dave
Im so sorry for your loss. Your parents were some of the best people I ever knew. They left their mark on the Raytown community. I hope they are both camping with my parents and all the other Road Roamers! RIP to a wonderful man!
Sally (Clark) Malinee
Mary Langner
July 12, 2019
So sorry to hear of his passing. He was my vice principal at Raytown High School. I remember seeing him once in awhile when he lived in Liberty MO.
cathy ruhs
July 12, 2019
thanks for all you were and did ,great exsample for me god bless
Clara Zamora, Cravens
July 12, 2019
I got to know him Very Well with Weekly Visits to His Office! Mr. Beissenherz was a Good Man, although I didnt think so at the time because of All The Detentions he gave me lol, but as I look back on that time in my life he saved me from a Life of Failure!
Thankyou Mr. Beissenherz!
My sincere Condolences to the family.
David McPheeters
July 12, 2019
Mr. Beissenherz was vice principal while I attended RHS. He was a very kind, and sometimes humorous man, who was always there to help and guide us. I had the highest of respect for him. My condolences to the family.
Kathleen Albin
July 12, 2019
Dick was a classic example of how a man should live an outstanding life... with dignity and love of family. He and Margaret where the best example of a good married couple. Will remember them with fondness.
Camilla (Dickstein) Keech
July 12, 2019
Remembering my years at RHS and our vice principal, Mr. Beissenhertz. Fortunately, I was never called to his office for any disciplinary problems and remember him as a handsome, stylish guy who performed his job well. RIP Mr. Beissenherz.
Debbie Medlin Kilgore
July 12, 2019
Nicest man ever - so polite and so kind to all - as Shakespeare put it - his life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, This was a man.
Richard Cox
July 11, 2019
Mr. Beissenherz was vice principal when I was at RHS. I had to go to his office for a behavioral problem, but he was very cool. I always liked him. The last time I talked with him and his wife was in 1994 at our 30th class reunion. He was always a very pleasant, comfortable guy. He had a good, long life. Best wishes to his family!
Susan Leeper
July 11, 2019
Sending thoughts and prayers to Mrs. B and the family. I remember my senior year (72-73), Kevin Mason was in the hospital, so the cheerleaders went to Mr. B's office and asked him if he would let us "skip" 6th hour to go visit Kevin.....he let us go. Such a sweet man....always had a smile to share.
Karen Abernathy (Renken)
July 11, 2019
Prayers to the family!! One of the nicest, most respectful people I have ever known. RIP Mr. Beissenherz!!!
Tim Monsees
July 11, 2019
A kind, thoughtful man.
Judy Evans(Swanson)65 RHS
July 11, 2019
He was a good vice principal
Mary Corso
July 11, 2019
Dick and Margaret were wonderful people... Cream of the crop! She was my PE teacher in junior high school and he was my counselor in high school. Dick sold my first house and helped me by my second house. He was such a sweetheart guiding me through the process. He and Margaret gave me a $100 gift certificate. What realtor does that ... Dick Beissenherz! Im sorry I didnt get to see them in their later years. May God bless them and their family.
Mary Jo Fuller Corso
Bill Morrow
July 11, 2019
Our sympathy and prayers for you all. He was a great man and certainly touched many lives as we all went through RHS.
Bill Pollock
July 11, 2019
Coach was a great teacher and man. He was a pleasure to play for and to know.
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