Obituary photo of Richard Chrisman, Paola-KS
In Loving Memory of

Richard L. Chrisman

1940 - 2016
Obituary photo of Richard Chrisman, Paola-KS
In Loving Memory of

Richard L. Chrisman

1940 - 2016

Services & Gatherings

Services & Gatherings

Service:
Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11:00am
Graveside
Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery
Paola, Kansas

Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery
Paola, Kansas
Richard L. Chrisman, age 76, of Paola, Kansas, died Monday, October 17, 2016 at Olathe Medical Center.

Richard was born October 1, 1940, at Maywood, California. He was the son of Richard Carl and Norma Pauline (Brazel) Chrisman. He graduated from high school at Mountain Burg, Arkansas in 1957.

He was united in marriage to Ruby Nelson on August 13, 1958 at Poteau, Oklahoma. They made their home in Fort Smith, Arkansas and became the parents of two children. In the early 1960’s they moved to Kansas City. Then they moved to Paola in 1975.

Richard was a construction worker. He built many houses in several locations across Kansas including Paola, Carbondale, Spring Hill, and Wellsville.

He enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He truly enjoyed the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a NASCAR fan, as well as Chiefs football and Royals baseball.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.

Richard is survived by his wife Ruby; his daughter Cindy Harris (Larry) of Paola; his son Rick Chrisman (Ann) of Paola; 6 grandchildren Angie Willard (Joe), Heath Harris (Megan), Jeremy Harris, Michelle Chrisman, Misty Stewart (Pat), Steven Chrisman (Miranda), and Ashley Dillenbeck (Bill); 3 great grandchildren Lane Stewart, Ivy Male, and Timber Harris; many other relatives and friends.

Contributions in memory of Richard can be made to the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

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Richard L. Chrisman, age 76, of Paola, Kansas, died Monday, October 17, 2016 at Olathe Medical Center.

Richard was born October 1, 1940, at Maywood, California. He was the son of Richard Carl and Norma Pauline (Brazel) Chrisman. He graduated from high school at Mountain Burg, Arkansas in 1957.

He was united in marriage to Ruby Nelson on August 13, 1958 at Poteau, Oklahoma. They made their home in Fort Smith, Arkansas and became the parents of two children. In the early 1960’s they moved to Kansas City. Then they moved to Paola in 1975.

Richard was a construction worker. He built many houses in several locations across Kansas including Paola, Carbondale, Spring Hill, and Wellsville.

He enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He truly enjoyed the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a NASCAR fan, as well as Chiefs football and Royals baseball.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.

Richard is survived by his wife Ruby; his daughter Cindy Harris (Larry) of Paola; his son Rick Chrisman (Ann) of Paola; 6 grandchildren Angie Willard (Joe), Heath Harris (Megan), Jeremy Harris, Michelle Chrisman, Misty Stewart (Pat), Steven Chrisman (Miranda), and Ashley Dillenbeck (Bill); 3 great grandchildren Lane Stewart, Ivy Male, and Timber Harris; many other relatives and friends.

Contributions in memory of Richard can be made to the Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

To share a memory of Richard or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories tab.

Services & Gatherings

Services & Gatherings

Service:
Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 11:00am
Graveside
Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery
Paola, Kansas

Interment:
Holy Cross Cemetery
Paola, Kansas

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