Richard Albert Saunders, Marquette
Obituary for Richard Albert Saunders | Parsons Funeral Home (parsonsfh.com)
October 22, 1959 ~ May 19, 2022 (age 62)
Richard Albert Saunders, 62, passed away May 19, 2022. He was born October 22, 1959 in Alexandria, VA to Carol Neal and Carolyn (Green) Saunders.
Richard married Sherri Nelson on December 15, 1990 in Minneapolis, KS. He served his country on the USS Hoist in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Marquette American Legion Post #253, National Rifle Association, American Vets, Salemsborg Church, Fleet Tug Association, and a past commander of American Legion Post #140 in Lindsborg, KS. He was also head of engineering at the El Dorado National bus company, Saline County Highway Department.
Richard is survived by his wife Sherri Saunders of Marquette; brother Mike (Susan) Saunders of VA; sister Terri (Dave) O’Neal of VA; brother David (Donna) Saunders of VA; sister Cyndi (Bill) Brazell of South Carolina; sister-in-law Terri (Greg) Barraclough of Lincoln, KS; and brother-in-law Randie Nelson of Kanopolis, KS.
He was preceded in death by his sister Diana Saunders; nephew Dusty Wilson; brother-in-law Ronnie Nelson; sisters-in-law Lethea Nelson and Susan Saunders; and parents-in-law Clifford and Ruthie Nelson.
Memorial service: 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Salemsborg Lutheran Church, Smolan, KS.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salemsborg Lutheran Church or Marquette American Legion Post #253, c/o Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.
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