Richard T. Eyler, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Rich was born in St. Louis on January 21, 1957, to John F. “Jack” and Patsy D. Eyler. He grew up in Chesterfield, Missouri, and graduated from Parkway Central Senior High School in 1975. He attended the University of Missouri, and in 1979 received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. He received a master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Missouri in 1980.
Rich worked for the University of Missouri for 40 years in the office of Student Financial Aid. He dedicated much of his free time to community service. Most weekends he spent doing volunteer work for Columbia Parks and Recreation events including traffic control, bicycle patrol, and picking up litter. He enjoyed growing native Missouri plants and maintained a city Adopt-a-Spot. He was an avid bicyclist and enjoyed the city and state biking trails.
Rich was patient, quiet and humble. He was a man of high morals and great character and was loved by many throughout the surrounding area. He touched many lives and made a positive difference in this world. He will be deeply missed. His brother, John C. Eyler, of Kansas City, survives him.
To honor Rich's memory, friends, family and co-workers will gather in Columbia on June 11, 2021, at Albert-Oakland Park, 1900 Blue Ridge Road, Shelter 2 from 3-6 p.m. A round-trip memorial bike ride will also occur during this event.
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