Richard Joseph Setter

Richard Joseph Setter obituary, Kansas City, MO

Richard Joseph Setter

Richard Setter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hidden Valley Funeral Home of Lawson on Mar. 19, 2026.
Richard J. Setter Jr. "Dick or Buddy" was born May 4, 1947. He lived in Kansas City, Missouri and attended St. Stephans Grade School.

In 1956 the Setter family moved into their life long home - "The house that his Father and Grandfather built." Then he attended St. Catherines Grade School where he was Patrol Boy and Alter Boy. Richard played football at Hogan High School. When he graduated in 1965, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served on the U.S. Enterprise and also did a tour in Vietnam. After an honorable discharge, he earned a degree in business from Maple Woods College. That was the beginning of his career as Director of Retail Grocery Sales. That career lasted over 55 years.

Richard's favorite past time was gardening. He was known for his tomatoes and corn. Every summer he would host the annual family corn fest. He also became an avid bird watcher with that he built custom made bird feeders as well as wood furniture and model planes.

He is preceeded in death by his parents Clara and Richard Setter Sr., sister Susan Shergud, and step son Charlie Johnson.

Richard is survived by his wife Marlene Setter of the home, daughter Pam Setter Domingues (Ray) and sister Loretta Lacky (Don).

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Susan Jones

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Dick was a very special friend. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years at the stores. We talked every year at Thanksgiving and Christmas since his retirement. I will cherish those conversations and will miss the ones we will not have. Marlene, God bless you and your family. We had lunch with you and Dick at Freddy's in Liberty. It was a great day! We were planning on doing it again this summer. I did not hear about the funeral until tonight. I am so very sorry I did not get to attend. He so loved spending his life and retirement with you. He will forever be in my heart. Susan Jones

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