Richard Eugene Berkenmeier

Richard Eugene Berkenmeier

Richard Berkenmeier Obituary

Visit the Wickham Family Funeral Home - Cherryvale website to view the full obituary.

Richard Eugene Berkenmeier, passed away at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the age of 70.

Richard was born on August 29, 1954, in Thayer, Kansas the son of Carl and Helen (Ballew) Berkenmeier. 

He attended Thayer and Cherryvale schools. He worked at the refinery in Coffeyville for many years.

He is survived by his daughter, Christy, and his brother, Clifford. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Helen Berkenmeier.

Cremation has been requested and is under the care of Wickham Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 216 East 4th Street, Cherryvale, Kansas 67335.

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Wickham Family Funeral Home - Cherryvale

216 E 4th St, Cherryvale, KS 67335

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