Richard (Rich) Joseph Kennedy
April 30, 1934 - July 24, 2021
Kennedy, Richard Joseph "Rich", baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Saturday, July 24, 2021.
Loving husband for 52 years of Lorraine Kennedy (nee Koziatek). Beloved father of Laura Kennedy and Stephanie (Mike McMann) Kennedy. Brother of Mary Janet (the late Lee) Hamilton and John Samuel (Phoebe) Tieman. Brother in law of John (Kathy) Koziatek, Eugene Koziatek, Vernon (Doris) Koziatek and Raymond (the late Diane) Koziatek. Uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Richard was one of a kind. Born in Chicago during the aftermath of the Great Depression, he moved to Saint Louis at an early age. He had many fond memories of growing up in University City, and often told stories of riding the streetcars, selling newspapers on the corner and visiting the Tivoli theatre.
Although formal education was never really his thing, his mind was a history book and he enjoyed discussing it at length with anybody who would listen. He loved all things aviation and served in the Air Force from 1955-1963. Ironically, he never flew during that period, but obtained his pilot's license shortly after discharge. Despite a fear of heights, he loved flying and especially loved to take friends and family along for the ride. Not only did he fly planes, he also jumped out of them. As a member of the Saint Louis parachute club, he completed 106 jumps. An engineer by trade, he had a hand in the design of the cars that travel up the St. Louis arch.
He and his wife, Lorraine, met in 1968 at the Chase Park Plaza hotel. They traveled the world and, once ready to settle down, built their dream home "at the end of the earth" in a style inspired by one of their favorite destinations, Spain. Richard loved jazz and he and Lorraine are members of the St. Louis jazz club. They traveled near and far to hear their favorite bands, but his favorite was the Davenport jazz festival.
He was the best dad. The kind of dad who was always up for anything, whether it was impromptu basement soccer, trips to the creek, or crawling through caves. When the snow fell, he joined right in when all the neighborhood kids came over to sled down his driveway. Never one to sit still for very long, most of the family remembers how he used to round everyone up after holiday meals to go for a hike. When it became harder for him to walk, he transitioned to biking, and he looked forward to the Moonlight Ramble every year with his nephew and his family. Despite our insistence that he retire, he worked a physically demanding job well into his 80's.
Richard was the most easy-going guy you'd ever meet. He stood up for what he believed in, but never raised his voice. Although he outlived the majority of them, he had many friends and acquaintances who were undoubtedly drawn to his adventurous spirit and love of a good time. He eventually became best friends with a man whose foot he accidentally broke sliding into home plate during a softball game. He could talk to anyone, and everyone loved his stories. That is one thing we will miss the most. Especially his updates on the latest Bigfoot and UFO sightings. It is hard to imagine life without him, but he will never be forgotten.
Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to St. Alban Roe Catholic Church, Wildwood for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
April 30, 1934 - July 24, 2021
Kennedy, Richard Joseph "Rich", baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Saturday, July 24, 2021.
Loving husband for 52 years of Lorraine Kennedy (nee Koziatek). Beloved father of Laura Kennedy and Stephanie (Mike McMann) Kennedy. Brother of Mary Janet (the late Lee) Hamilton and John Samuel (Phoebe) Tieman. Brother in law of John (Kathy) Koziatek, Eugene Koziatek, Vernon (Doris) Koziatek and Raymond (the late Diane) Koziatek. Uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Richard was one of a kind. Born in Chicago during the aftermath of the Great Depression, he moved to Saint Louis at an early age. He had many fond memories of growing up in University City, and often told stories of riding the streetcars, selling newspapers on the corner and visiting the Tivoli theatre.
Although formal education was never really his thing, his mind was a history book and he enjoyed discussing it at length with anybody who would listen. He loved all things aviation and served in the Air Force from 1955-1963. Ironically, he never flew during that period, but obtained his pilot's license shortly after discharge. Despite a fear of heights, he loved flying and especially loved to take friends and family along for the ride. Not only did he fly planes, he also jumped out of them. As a member of the Saint Louis parachute club, he completed 106 jumps. An engineer by trade, he had a hand in the design of the cars that travel up the St. Louis arch.
He and his wife, Lorraine, met in 1968 at the Chase Park Plaza hotel. They traveled the world and, once ready to settle down, built their dream home "at the end of the earth" in a style inspired by one of their favorite destinations, Spain. Richard loved jazz and he and Lorraine are members of the St. Louis jazz club. They traveled near and far to hear their favorite bands, but his favorite was the Davenport jazz festival.
He was the best dad. The kind of dad who was always up for anything, whether it was impromptu basement soccer, trips to the creek, or crawling through caves. When the snow fell, he joined right in when all the neighborhood kids came over to sled down his driveway. Never one to sit still for very long, most of the family remembers how he used to round everyone up after holiday meals to go for a hike. When it became harder for him to walk, he transitioned to biking, and he looked forward to the Moonlight Ramble every year with his nephew and his family. Despite our insistence that he retire, he worked a physically demanding job well into his 80's.
Richard was the most easy-going guy you'd ever meet. He stood up for what he believed in, but never raised his voice. Although he outlived the majority of them, he had many friends and acquaintances who were undoubtedly drawn to his adventurous spirit and love of a good time. He eventually became best friends with a man whose foot he accidentally broke sliding into home plate during a softball game. He could talk to anyone, and everyone loved his stories. That is one thing we will miss the most. Especially his updates on the latest Bigfoot and UFO sightings. It is hard to imagine life without him, but he will never be forgotten.
Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to St. Alban Roe Catholic Church, Wildwood for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
Richard (Rich) Joseph Kennedy
April 30, 1934 - July 24, 2021
Kennedy, Richard Joseph "Rich", baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Saturday, July 24, 2021.
Loving husband for 52 years of Lorraine Kennedy (nee Koziatek). Beloved father of Laura Kennedy and Stephanie (Mike McMann) Kennedy. Brother of Mary Janet (the late Lee) Hamilton and John Samuel (Phoebe) Tieman. Brother in law of John (Kathy) Koziatek, Eugene Koziatek, Vernon (Doris) Koziatek and Raymond (the late Diane) Koziatek. Uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Richard was one of a kind. Born in Chicago during the aftermath of the Great Depression, he moved to Saint Louis at an early age. He had many fond memories of growing up in University City, and often told stories of riding the streetcars, selling newspapers on the corner and visiting the Tivoli theatre.
Although formal education was never really his thing, his mind was a history book and he enjoyed discussing it at length with anybody who would listen. He loved all things aviation and served in the Air Force from 1955-1963. Ironically, he never flew during that period, but obtained his pilot's license shortly after discharge. Despite a fear of heights, he loved flying and especially loved to take friends and family along for the ride. Not only did he fly planes, he also jumped out of them. As a member of the Saint Louis parachute club, he completed 106 jumps. An engineer by trade, he had a hand in the design of the cars that travel up the St. Louis arch.
He and his wife, Lorraine, met in 1968 at the Chase Park Plaza hotel. They traveled the world and, once ready to settle down, built their dream home "at the end of the earth" in a style inspired by one of their favorite destinations, Spain. Richard loved jazz and he and Lorraine are members of the St. Louis jazz club. They traveled near and far to hear their favorite bands, but his favorite was the Davenport jazz festival.
He was the best dad. The kind of dad who was always up for anything, whether it was impromptu basement soccer, trips to the creek, or crawling through caves. When the snow fell, he joined right in when all the neighborhood kids came over to sled down his driveway. Never one to sit still for very long, most of the family remembers how he used to round everyone up after holiday meals to go for a hike. When it became harder for him to walk, he transitioned to biking, and he looked forward to the Moonlight Ramble every year with his nephew and his family. Despite our insistence that he retire, he worked a physically demanding job well into his 80's.
Richard was the most easy-going guy you'd ever meet. He stood up for what he believed in, but never raised his voice. Although he outlived the majority of them, he had many friends and acquaintances who were undoubtedly drawn to his adventurous spirit and love of a good time. He eventually became best friends with a man whose foot he accidentally broke sliding into home plate during a softball game. He could talk to anyone, and everyone loved his stories. That is one thing we will miss the most. Especially his updates on the latest Bigfoot and UFO sightings. It is hard to imagine life without him, but he will never be forgotten.
Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to St. Alban Roe Catholic Church, Wildwood for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
April 30, 1934 - July 24, 2021
Kennedy, Richard Joseph "Rich", baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Saturday, July 24, 2021.
Loving husband for 52 years of Lorraine Kennedy (nee Koziatek). Beloved father of Laura Kennedy and Stephanie (Mike McMann) Kennedy. Brother of Mary Janet (the late Lee) Hamilton and John Samuel (Phoebe) Tieman. Brother in law of John (Kathy) Koziatek, Eugene Koziatek, Vernon (Doris) Koziatek and Raymond (the late Diane) Koziatek. Uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Richard was one of a kind. Born in Chicago during the aftermath of the Great Depression, he moved to Saint Louis at an early age. He had many fond memories of growing up in University City, and often told stories of riding the streetcars, selling newspapers on the corner and visiting the Tivoli theatre.
Although formal education was never really his thing, his mind was a history book and he enjoyed discussing it at length with anybody who would listen. He loved all things aviation and served in the Air Force from 1955-1963. Ironically, he never flew during that period, but obtained his pilot's license shortly after discharge. Despite a fear of heights, he loved flying and especially loved to take friends and family along for the ride. Not only did he fly planes, he also jumped out of them. As a member of the Saint Louis parachute club, he completed 106 jumps. An engineer by trade, he had a hand in the design of the cars that travel up the St. Louis arch.
He and his wife, Lorraine, met in 1968 at the Chase Park Plaza hotel. They traveled the world and, once ready to settle down, built their dream home "at the end of the earth" in a style inspired by one of their favorite destinations, Spain. Richard loved jazz and he and Lorraine are members of the St. Louis jazz club. They traveled near and far to hear their favorite bands, but his favorite was the Davenport jazz festival.
He was the best dad. The kind of dad who was always up for anything, whether it was impromptu basement soccer, trips to the creek, or crawling through caves. When the snow fell, he joined right in when all the neighborhood kids came over to sled down his driveway. Never one to sit still for very long, most of the family remembers how he used to round everyone up after holiday meals to go for a hike. When it became harder for him to walk, he transitioned to biking, and he looked forward to the Moonlight Ramble every year with his nephew and his family. Despite our insistence that he retire, he worked a physically demanding job well into his 80's.
Richard was the most easy-going guy you'd ever meet. He stood up for what he believed in, but never raised his voice. Although he outlived the majority of them, he had many friends and acquaintances who were undoubtedly drawn to his adventurous spirit and love of a good time. He eventually became best friends with a man whose foot he accidentally broke sliding into home plate during a softball game. He could talk to anyone, and everyone loved his stories. That is one thing we will miss the most. Especially his updates on the latest Bigfoot and UFO sightings. It is hard to imagine life without him, but he will never be forgotten.
Services: Funeral from the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to St. Alban Roe Catholic Church, Wildwood for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
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