Thomas Lee Richmeier

Thomas Lee Richmeier was born on May 18, 1956 in Quinter, Kansas to Leo F. Richmeier and Viola (Dinkel) Richmeier. Tom was the oldest of 4 boys born to the couple. He was followed by Edwin, Leo, and John.

Tom's early education was at Gove elementary school in Gove, KS and Wheatland High School in Grainfield, KS. After high school he went to Votech in Liberal, Kansas to earn a degree in Welding, then years later went to Goodland Votech to earn his degree in Telecommunications.

In between his two stints of education he became an Uncle to two of the most mischievous little guys, his nephews, Patrick and Randy Richmeier. They were his Ride or Die buddies, and they had great times whenever Uncle Tom watched them for Ed and Una.

In 1999, Tom graduated from Votech and went to work for Sprint in New Century, Kansas, which became Norton Siemens, then CenturyLink. During that time Tom not only received his BA in Business but also his MA in Business Management.

Tom met Karen Carpenter at CenturyLink in 2014 and they were married on November 14, 2015; they recently celebrated their 10th anniversary.

Tom lived in Olathe, KS from 1999 until 2020 when he and Karen relocated to Wickenburg, AZ.

Tom enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson 1991 Dresser motorcycle and the recently acquired 2016 Trike he and his wife purchased for Valentine's Day.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents Leo Richmeier and Viola Richmeier.

Tom was a member of the Knights of Columbus, both in Olathe, KS and in Wickenburg, AZ. He served as Treasurer for St. Anthony of Padua Council No. 9838, and was also a member of the Fourth Degree San Juan Diego Assembly No. 2836.

Their will be a Funeral Service at St. Anthonys Catholic Church April 7th, 2026. Rosary at 10am and Mass to follow.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the Thomas Richmeier Scholarship Fund at the College of the Ozarks, 1 Opportunity Ave., Point Lookout, MO 65726.