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for Richard Sloss
Margaret Youngblood
July 1, 2022
Dick made a big impact on me when I was just out of college. He hired me to design the logo for his trash compactor business. My meetings with him were the highlight of my summer. Always playful and creative, Dick provided me with great direction and latitude. I learned a lot about trash, music and life. He helped instill in me a joie de vivre that I still enjoy today. I will never forget him and wish his family happiness and peace in knowing he was a good man.
Beverly Allbritten
August 4, 2007
I just heard at this late date of Dick's passing in July. He was a sincere and kind man with a wonderful sense of humor. He helped so many friends and his workers that were in need. Dick will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Athena Lipari-Valverde
July 12, 2007
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to Teri, Marrisa, and Dickie, and the rest of the family.
Gale Holsman
July 11, 2007
Dick was a very expressed man as I knew him. Helped me become the trashy guy I am today....will be missed!
Marc "Ruben" Lindy
July 11, 2007
Dick Sloss…what a guy to have as an important part of one’s formative years…I’m certain that I would be a different person had I not known Dick. From Wylie E. to The Heart of Chicago Motel…..oh what times we had! This sad news makes me acutely aware of the place Dick resides in my heart. My love and condolences to Mrs. Sloss, Richard, Jimmy, Johnny, Lyle, and Whitney.
Norm Lyle
July 11, 2007
I met Dick Sloss in 1966, in the 8th grade, when he approached me to help him form the first chapter of the Birmingham Teenage Republicans. From those days, through working as an artist in his underground newspaper, DEVA, to working as the official artist for the band he managed, The Wilson Mower Pursuit, and later working with him as he developed Sloss Systems and designing the first 14 Ask Brask Trash Bash souvenir jackets, Dick inspired me, infuriated me, motivated me, and advised me. A great guy, dynamically charismatic, intelligent, creative, and kind, Dick was a man with a large appetite for life and its many challenges. He will be missed.
Linda Epstein Kavanaugh
July 11, 2007
I wrote in this guest book a few days ago when I first learned that Dick had died. At that time, I wrote only that I worked with Dick in the trash business. Dick's death has had a profound effect on me that I never imagined would happen. Not only, did I work with Dick when I worked for Waste Management of K.C. in the 80's and early 90's, but Dick was a very good friend. He taught me alot, not just about the trash business, but about life. He was a charismatic person who knew how to enjoy life and shared his knowledge with many of us.
Margaret Youngblood
July 10, 2007
I was in college when I first met Dick through Tommy Fagan who lived across the street from him. Dick needed a logo for his new trash compacting business and a friendship was born. I remember walking through the aisles of his record collection picking out music for us to listen to while we reviewed sketches. He was to be the most fun "client" and friend I ever had. And it was through Dick that I met one of my soul mates wandering the streets of Paris: his brother John. Dear John, Jimmy, Mrs Sloss, Terry and young Richard, my sincere condolences and prayers. Lots of love, Peggy
Charles Ferruzza
July 9, 2007
One of the most intelligent, witty and vivacious people I've ever met. Generous, good-hearted and passionate about art, music and living. He was, during his short life, a man bursting with gifts and ideas. What a tragic loss.
An Old Friend
July 9, 2007
When I first met Dick I recall thinking that I had never met anyone quite like him. Although I was younger then and less experienced in this game we call life, that observation is still apropos.
Dick truly was an amazing individual who was never at a loss for words or excitement. Dick has left quite an enduring legacy for which he will always be fondly remembered. Our sympathies go out to his family, friends and coworkers.
Diane Taylor
July 8, 2007
I knew Dick when I worked at Handi-Can disposal in the late 1970's. He would come in and visit with us and was always quite a character to talk with. I haven't seen or talked to him for 20 years or more but he has always had a place in my "good memories" thoughts. God bless him and his family.
bill schifman
July 8, 2007
i was shocked to have read this morning of dick's passing. i met dick 30 plus years ago when neil sloman introduced us when dick arrived in kc. i immediately took a liking to him, who wouldn't? he was a guy who always had a smile and you just had fun being around him. i'm not sure who was more fun, dick or rich kenny? they both helped me realize how much fun, life can be. my sincere sympathy goes out the not only dick's family but to all his close friends that he touched in so many ways.
Tiffany
July 7, 2007
Richard always had a big smile when he came into the Dr.'s office and even after he started dialysis. I enjoyed chatting with him and George. He will be missed.
Linda Epstein Kavanaugh
July 7, 2007
Worked with Dick in the trash business
Tommy Fagan
July 7, 2007
Sincere thanks should be offered to Dorothy, Dick's caretaker, for the past (many) months of kindness and care she has given him during his illness. (You have earned your place in Heaven, and it's hard to believe that Dick has helped you get there!) Jimmy Sloss has been more than a good brother through this. I hope to have someone like him by my side someday if I need them (again). Dick brought many wonderful people into my life, and many fond memories. Carnie Kline, Joe Dibello, Bill McClaren, Hollywood Grogan, Chris Campbell, Dave Brask, Rich Kenney, Joni Devich, Geo Devins, Terry Sloss, Tess Rice New Name, D.R., Melinda Ball Whiteside Kenney, (Sorry) and now, son, Richard Sloss, to name only a few, but especially my dear and lifelong friend, Wally McIntyre, whom I have named my favorite Golden Retriever after! Forever a faithful pal, Wally was with Dick just hours before he died and each day for several days prior. With Dick as the common denominator to such a large gang of merry-makers, there is a significant group of great people who will smile a quiet, well understood smile to each other for the rest of our lives upon seeing each other. (We'll know what it means...) I can't wait to see ANY of you again. Tommy Fagan
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