Frank Chrisenbery

Frank Chrisenbery obituary, Richards, MO

Frank Chrisenbery

Frank Chrisenbery Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ferry Funeral Home on Jan. 28, 2026.
Franklin "Frank" L Chrisenbery, age 69, of Richards, MO, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Nevada Regional Medical Center.

Frank was born on November 6, 1956, in Nevada, MO to Lavern and Mary (Dukes) Chrisenbery, and he was a graduate of Metz High School. In 1985 he married Yvonne Michlich, and she preceded him in death. He had worked road and bridge maintenance for Vernon County and had worked as a truck driver and also a farmer.

Frank is survived by three children; Carrie Davis, Nevada, MO, Misty Lawson, Milo, MO and Anthony Lawson, Richards, MO; grandchildren, Chance, Dakota, Thomas, James, Jesse, and Kody, as well as three great-grandchildren, Malachi, Oliver and Hyde. Additional survivors include two nephews, Matt Schmidt and Cory Schmidt. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Yvonne Chrisenbery and a sister, Ellen Schmidt.

A gathering to celebrate Frank's life will be announce at a later date.

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