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Richard Stilley Obituary
October 27, 2022
Olathe, Kansas - Stilley, Richard (Dick), passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022, at the age of 85. He was a loving son, husband, father, and grandfather – his family was the focus of his life.
Dick was born on April 3, 1937, in Kansas City, MO. He is preceded in death by his parents William (Bill) and Frances (Faye) Stilley. Dick is survived by his wife Patricia (Pat) of 61 years, son John Stilley of Lenexa, KS, son James (Jim) Stilley and his wife Linda of Olathe, KS, and daughter Jana (Stilley) Allen and her husband Daniel of Kirkwood, MO. He was an incredibly proud Papa to his four grandchildren Alex Stilley, Cameron Allen, Amanda Stilley and Kendall Allen.
Dick graduated from Raytown High School, then attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a BS in Business with an emphasis in accounting. He was a member of the KU Alumni Association, the Gold Medal Club, and the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity. He served in the United States Army Reserve for six years and was honorably discharged as a SP6-E6.
Dick began his career with Hallmark Cards, Inc., followed by JCPenney, Rothchild's, Midland International, Swanson's on the Plaza and retired from Halls (division of Hallmark Cards) as Administrative Vice President in 2002.
Dick was dedicated to serving the Catholic Church in numerous capacities for both Queen of the Holy Rosary and Holy Trinity. He also served as a director and officer of Kansas City Shippers for over 30 years and was a member of the Financial Executive Institute. He volunteered for the Lenexa Police Department and City Court from 2003-2020. Dick was inducted into the Lenexa Volunteer Hall of Fame and received a Key to the City. In 2012, he received yet another award for over 1,000 hours of volunteer service. Most recently, he was part of the eBay Team for Catholic Charities.
Visitation and Funeral Mass will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa, KS, on Monday, November 28. Visitation will begin at 9:30am followed by the Mass at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Holy Trinity Church or Children's Mercy South Hospital.
KC Funeral Directors 913-262-6310
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Peggy and Paul Mall
November 19, 2022
We are so sorry to hear of Dick´s passing. He was a great neighbor and friend. He loved to work in his yard with his dear wife, Pat, and was a very dedicated dad and grandpa. We send much love and prayers to Pat and his family.
Frankie Allison Graham
November 14, 2022
Sorry to hear of Dick´s passing Pat he was a great person and class mate enjoyed working on our class reunions with him. Rest In Peace Dick. Charlie and Frankie Allison Graham
Charlotte Belger, President Raytown Historical Society
November 13, 2022
I knew Dick from Raytown Schools, graduated with him in 1955. He was always near the top of the class in all ways. His parents set him on the right course and he never wavered. He donated the scrapbook his mother had kept during his grade school years to the Raytown Historical Museum. The detailed care it showed spoke volumes of their family life. Rest in deserved Peace, Dick.
Chuck Foudree
November 2, 2022
I am so sorry to learn this. I could not locate a phone number to call when the message appeared on Facebook. HE WAS A GREAT MAN AND A VERY GOOD FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE.
Chuck Foudree
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