Dick returned to Springfield on January 17, 1953 in the midst of a snow storm to marry Yvonne Lorene Cullen in the United Methodist Church on January 18, 1953. They returned to Fort Riley, Kansas until he was honorably discharged in 1954. They returned to Springfield where he worked as a car salesman at Cullen's Garage. In 1969 Dick and Yvonne took over the business. They changed the name to Loomis Motors and operated the business until 1986. From 1986 to 1995 Dick was the Course Superintendent for the Springfield Golf Club. During that time he also coached the High School Boys and Girls Golf teams. Dick was a member of the American Legion Post 257 and was very active in the community. He served as President of the Golf Course Board, Chairman of the Springfield Community Hospital Board, and the Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, bowling, visiting, and playing Bridge. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids.
He is survived by Yvonne, his wife of 62 years, children Peggy Larson and Tucker and wife Shari all of Springfield, six grandchildren- Heather (Mike) Hille of Eagan, Brandon (Alicia) of Minneapolis, Christian of Mankato, Jeanne (Kevin) Krigbaum of Minneapolis, Anne (Scott) Mygind of Chicago, IL, Johnny Larson, Springfield, great grandchildren Carlyn Ward, Christiaan, Alex, Chloe, Carter, Cole Tucker Hille, and Keegan Krigbaum.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Bess Loomis.
Dick returned to Springfield on January 17, 1953 in the midst of a snow storm to marry Yvonne Lorene Cullen in the United Methodist Church on January 18, 1953. They returned to Fort Riley, Kansas until he was honorably discharged in 1954. They returned to Springfield where he worked as a car salesman at Cullen's Garage. In 1969 Dick and Yvonne took over the business. They changed the name to Loomis Motors and operated the business until 1986. From 1986 to 1995 Dick was the Course Superintendent for the Springfield Golf Club. During that time he also coached the High School Boys and Girls Golf teams. Dick was a member of the American Legion Post 257 and was very active in the community. He served as President of the Golf Course Board, Chairman of the Springfield Community Hospital Board, and the Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing, bowling, visiting, and playing Bridge. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and grandkids.
He is survived by Yvonne, his wife of 62 years, children Peggy Larson and Tucker and wife Shari all of Springfield, six grandchildren- Heather (Mike) Hille of Eagan, Brandon (Alicia) of Minneapolis, Christian of Mankato, Jeanne (Kevin) Krigbaum of Minneapolis, Anne (Scott) Mygind of Chicago, IL, Johnny Larson, Springfield, great grandchildren Carlyn Ward, Christiaan, Alex, Chloe, Carter, Cole Tucker Hille, and Keegan Krigbaum.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Bess Loomis.
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