COUNCIL #4962 - RAYTOWN- POPE PIUS XII REMEMBERS
RICHARD (DICK) EDMONDS

 

Richard (Dick) Edmonds, 93 of Independence, MO, passed away peacefully on March 1st, 2024.

Dick was born on February 7, 1931 in Manhattan, KS to Arthur and Lottie (Jeffers) Edmonds. While growing up, he moved multiple times and graduated from Westport High School. On August 8, 1953, Dick married Doris Hentzen and they settled in Independence, MO. He was an avid woodworker, but spent most of his career in the sheet metal industry with the Bill Fagan Co. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather! Dick was known for his wisdom, knowledge, and patience; his strong work ethic and desire for excellence inspired all who knew him. He loved the outdoors, especially trout fishing at Roaring River for over 70 years. He enjoyed feeding the backyard finches and watching them from his sunporch. He could often be found at his grandchildren's sporting activities, cheering them on. Dick was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Doris Marie (Hentzen).