Richard Scott McAdams Sr.

Richard Scott McAdams Sr., 93, passed away peacefully at Westover Retirement Community in Hamilton, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Born in Hillsboro, Ohio, Richard “Dick” spent his early childhood in Hillsboro and Kobe, Japan. After graduating from Howe Military School in Indiana, he attended Miami University, where he joined the Air Force ROTC program. He graduated in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in business and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. Richard spent his career in the insurance business. He worked for Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, was a partner for Insurance Securities Inc. in Hamilton, and owned Freimeyer Insurance Agency in Rockledge, Florida. Throughout his life, Richard was actively involved in his community. He was an officer of Griesmer Inc., a land development company in Fairfield, Ohio. He served on the board of trustees of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton, La Lumiere School in LaPorte, Indiana, and the Hamilton Community Foundation. Richard chose Key West, Florida, for his last career move and lived there for 12 years. During that time, he worked as an insurance agent and later in sales and rentals for Conch Electric Cars. He became a familiar presence on Duval Street at Mangoes and Caroline’s and was affectionately known as Mister Richard and The Mayor of Key West. Richard had a great smile, a quick wit and a positive outlook on life. He thrived on being with people and learning about their lives. Above all, Richard adored his children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter. He truly loved spending time with his family and took advantage of every opportunity to do so. He is survived by his former wife and forever companion, Anne Griesmer McAdams; children, Richard Scott McAdams Jr. (Susan), John Griesmer McAdams, Sarah McAdams (Tim Sofranko), and William Griesmer McAdams; grandchildren, Alyson (Anish Kumar), Patrick, Sean, Megan (Tyler Pollock), Kate Hershberger (Eric Young), Annie Hershberger (Trevor Ramer), Jack and James; and great-granddaughter, Keira Kumar. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Vernon McAdams and Claribel McDermott McAdams; brothers, Louis (Barbara) McAdams and Kenneth (Jane) McAdams; cousin, James (Emily) Inch Scott Jr.; and brother-in-law, John (Diane) Vance Griesmer. Community was very important to Richard, and his family is thankful to the communities that embraced him in recent years and became part of his daily life: the morning coffee group at the Hamilton West Side McDonald’s; the baristas at The Daily Grind and True West Coffee; and his loyal friends and bartenders at The Avenue in Lindenwald. Additionally, the family is forever grateful to the incredible staff at Westover Retirement Community and its tireless and compassionate nursing team, as well as the wonderful staff at Suncrest Hospice for their care and support. The family will host a celebration of life at Westover Retirement Community at a later date. In keeping with their dad’s wishes, the family will also gather for a special celebration of his life in Key West. Contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton.