He was born on February 25, 1945 in Omaha, NE to Ora and Anna (Manzer) Owen. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Kaminski on December 1, 1962. Their marriage was blessed with five children: Richard Jr., Teresa, Leann, Nancy, and Joanna.
Richard was a Union carpenter as well as many hats in the construction trade all his life until his retirement in 2007.
Richard is survived by his wife Kathleen of Belton, MO; son Richard Owen Jr., and wife Joan, Waco, NE; daughters Teresa and husband Jim Kostusik, Stillwell, KS; Leann and husband Mike Gauntt, Belton, MO; Nancy and husband Scott Hilworth, Butler, MO; Joanna and Chris Rueckert, Colorado Springs, CO and also 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Richard is also survived by sister Sharon Lynn and three brothers George (Corky) Owen, Jim Owen, and Jack Owen.
Preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters, and two brothers.
It was the Rich’s wishes to be cremated.
There will be visitation at 12 p.m. with a memorial service to follow scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, September 8 at McGilley and George Funeral Home, 611 Chestnut, Belton, MO with Deacon Mike Gates officiating. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleygeorgebelton.com for the Owens family. Arr: McGilley & George Funeral Home (816-322-2995)
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18