In Memory Of
Richard Clinton
1928
2013
Richard Clinton
October 5, 1928 — March 7, 2013
Richard Eugene Clinton, 84 of Olathe, KS passed away March 7, 2013.
Richard was born October 5, 1928 in Osawatomie, KS to William and Fern (Hoag) Clinton.
Moved to Garnett, KS. as a child. Graduated Garnett High School May 1947.
Served in the Army (1948-1951) and served in the Korean Conflict(War). Seriously wounded and awarded the Purple Heart.
Richard was active in civic affairs, started a seniors and handicapped crafts center through the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. He also started the annual prayer breakfast in Olathe. He worked in sales his entire career.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman enjoyed horseback riding and reading. He enjoyed his three dogs and two cats.
Richard is survived by mother of their children Betty Clinton, three daughters Vicki (Tom) Riscoe, Cindy Bryant, Terri (Bill) Dichiser; grandchildren Olivia (Jerry) Riscovallez, Catherine (Bailey) Boone, Jennifer (Arturo) Ayala, Christina Bryant, Manny Bryant, Jillian Riscoe, Matthew Riscoe and Grant Dichiser; great grandchildren Caitlin Pecks, Ethan Riscovallez, Mia Riscovallez and Stella Riscovallez; sisters Lois Crist and Beverly (Wayne) Fink.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Veterans of the Foreign Wars. Condolences may be left at www.PenwellGabelOlathe.com.
Richard was born October 5, 1928 in Osawatomie, KS to William and Fern (Hoag) Clinton.
Moved to Garnett, KS. as a child. Graduated Garnett High School May 1947.
Served in the Army (1948-1951) and served in the Korean Conflict(War). Seriously wounded and awarded the Purple Heart.
Richard was active in civic affairs, started a seniors and handicapped crafts center through the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. He also started the annual prayer breakfast in Olathe. He worked in sales his entire career.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman enjoyed horseback riding and reading. He enjoyed his three dogs and two cats.
Richard is survived by mother of their children Betty Clinton, three daughters Vicki (Tom) Riscoe, Cindy Bryant, Terri (Bill) Dichiser; grandchildren Olivia (Jerry) Riscovallez, Catherine (Bailey) Boone, Jennifer (Arturo) Ayala, Christina Bryant, Manny Bryant, Jillian Riscoe, Matthew Riscoe and Grant Dichiser; great grandchildren Caitlin Pecks, Ethan Riscovallez, Mia Riscovallez and Stella Riscovallez; sisters Lois Crist and Beverly (Wayne) Fink.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Veterans of the Foreign Wars. Condolences may be left at www.PenwellGabelOlathe.com.
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
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