Rudy Richardson Sr.

Rudy Richardson Obituary

RICHARDSON, SR. Rudy Richardson, Sr., age 84, Overland Park, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at Garden Terrace Nursing Home. During his life he was surrounded by his loving family and wonderful friends. A celebration of Rudy's life will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 27th at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas. Entombment will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens, Courtyard of Memories Mausoleum. A gathering of family and friends will be held 6:30-8:00 p.m. Monday at the chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Rudy's name be made to your favorite Veterans or Children's charity. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com. Rudy was born and raised in Westport, Missouri. He was the 6th born in a family of 10 children. He served 29 months in the U.S. Army as a tank driver in Northern Africa, and a combat medic in Italy and Germany during World War II. He received numerous decorations including five Bronze Stars, Combat Medic Badge, and the Silver Star for bravery. On June 6, 1942, he married Ramona Ruth Reinke, and in 1943 they had one son, Rudy Jr. In 1951, they moved to Overland Park, Kansas, where Rudy and Ramona lived the rest of their lives. Rudy Sr. had many jobs over the years including a Dy-Dee-Wash diaper service delivery man, Tobin Construction, and a plumbing warehouse foreman, but he retired from Unitog Uniform in 1985. He was also a proud member of the American Legion, Dwight Cowles Post #370, for over 60 years. Anyone that knew Rudy knew that he always had a smile on his face and a joke to tell. He was a hard working and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Ramona; siblings, baby boy Richardson, William Richardson, Caswell Richardson, Katherine Richardson, Julia Richardson Hood, and Llewelyn Richardson. Survivors include his son, Rudy Jr.; grandson, Rudy (Butch) Richardson, III, granddaughter, Angel Sanford; four great- grandchildren, Blake Richardson, Tanner Richardson, Brett Sanford, and Lauren Sanford; his siblings, Tom Richardson, Lilly Vernassie, Mary White, and Eugene Richardson. Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 913-451- 1860.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Jan. 25, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Rudy Richardson

10 Entries

Renee Borders

January 29, 2009

Our deepest condolences for the loss of Rudy, Sr. He was a wonderful man that many people respected and admired. He will be sincerely missed.
Your friends,
The Grahams (Emmitt, Georgia, Butch and Renee)

The Perkins Family

January 28, 2009

We would like to send our condolences to the family and close friends of Rudy Sr. As a child I grew up down the street from both Rduy Sr. and Rudy Jr. and still to this day do and my favorite memory was around Halloween time Mr. Rudy would give out rolls of pennies.That was the best.We wish the best to all of those touched by this very sweet and brave soul and God Bless.
The Perkins Family

Patricia Stewart

January 27, 2009

I remember going to Uncle Rudy & Aunt Monies when I was very young with my mom & grandparents (Mary Ann and Florence & Bill Richardson). That was a long time ago. I have been to the reunions over the past few years and have enjoyed seeing everyone - he will be missed.
With Love & Sympathy - Patricia Cay (Shultz) Stewart - oldest daughter of Mary Ann (Richardson) Bates Sr.

Chuck & Anita Hood

January 26, 2009

I remember the family reunions at his house. We all had fun. I met alot of my husbands family and enjoyed all of them. I will miss Uncle Rudy. He was a great man and whenever you were around him he made you feel loved and welcomed in his home. We are very sorry and our prayers and thoughts will be with the family.

Janet Richardson

January 26, 2009

My first memory of Rudy and Monie was almost 50 years ago, arriving in Missouri and Kansas as a new bride, having just married their baby brother Gene, and being welcomed into their home with open arms. Living on the east coast, I hadn't had the opportunity to meet any of Gene's family until our trip west, although I felt as though I had known them for years. Using "snail mail" since computers were not available to us in those days, there was always correspondence between them and myself. It was finally wonderful to meet them in person, and I was certainly thrilled with their reception to me. Every visit Gene and I made back "home" we were welcomed again and again into their home. I can't tell you how wonderful they made me feel.

I, like Gene, am the youngest of a very large family, so Rudy was just like one of my brothers. His warm smile and wonderful sense of humor will always be in my memory. I know that Rudy is happy now being reunited with Monie, but he will be sadly missed by everyone he left behind. Rudy, Jr, Angel and Butch, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. There is a special place for you all in heaven for all that you have done for your parents and grandparents. I love you all.
Aunt Janet

Sandy and Gene Pringle

January 26, 2009

Uncle Rudy is among my most cherished memories and will remain there forever. Daddy and Mom used to share stories about Uncle Rudy and Aunt Monie with us from ealier years, and I, in turn, have shared them and all of my memories with my kids. I hold those memories dear. I loved him very much and he was such an important part of our lives. Sandy and Gene Pringle (Caswell's daughter).

Nina Richardson Gustin

January 26, 2009

Rudy Jr,

We love you & wish we could be there for you but some things have made it impossible at this time. Uncle Rudy will be greatly missed. We have so many great memories of the trips back there & the time spent with Uncle Rudy & Aunt Monie. It was always so hard to leave.
We love you. From : Nina, Gary, Uncle Tommy & Aunt Betty

Shelly Clevenger

January 25, 2009

The Things I Can About Uncle Rudy.
Uncle Rudy you were such a kind, generous man that always had a smile on your face. As your neices and nephews we always knew that when we came to Uncle Rudy and Aunt Monie's house we would have a great time and great memories. We will miss you dearly and love you so much. From: The Children of the Late Larry Caswell Richardson-(Shelly Richardson, Pamela Biddix, and James Caswell Richardson)

Candy and Bruce Palmer (Richardson)

January 25, 2009

What can I say about Uncle Rudy. What a wonderful Man-he was a great Uncle and I cherish the memories of him and Aunt Monie. I just looked at a video that was made of the visits to the farm not long ago and had a smile the whole time while watching it. He is truly an amazing "Man" and will be missed. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. With our deepest sympathy! Love you guys!

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