Wilbur, Richard R.

April 24, 1933 — November 28, 2021

Richard R. Wilbur, 88, of the Kansas City Northland, passed away November 28, 2021, in Liberty, MO.

Dick was born April 24, 1933, in St. Paul, MN, the son of Raymond and Mildred (Binkley) Wilbur. He served in the US Marine Corps from 1951 until receiving honorable discharge as a Sergeant in 1954. He was united in marriage to Gail LaMoine Peterson on September 6, 1955, and she preceded Dick in death in 2016. Dick worked in management in the Grain Elevator Construction and Maintenance industry before he retired. He was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church.

Survivors include his children, Ray and wife Laura, Mona, Russ and Malana; grandchildren, Ray Jr., Sabrina and Valerie; and sister, Sharon. Along with his parents and wife, Dick was preceded in death by granddaughters, Nicole and Melanie; and sister, Darlene.

Dick requested no service. He bequeathed his remains to the University of Kansas.

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Dick requested no service. He bequeathed his remains to the University of Kansas.

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I remember Richard well from his membership at Bloomington Baptist Church. And, as youth pastor, was privileged to work with two of his children, Mona and Russ. Richard was a devoted husband and father. I recall the new home he and Gail built in the late 70's, a home uniquely designed to meet their own hopes and dreams. May Richard rest in the loving arms of our Lord.

Rev. David Charles Nethercott

To Ray, Mona, Russ and Malana… (and your families) Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers as I just found out of Dad’s hone going… Mom was at the gate to welcome him in and show him around ❤️ I have so many wonderful memories of our times together and I cherish them all… thankful I was blessed to know him. Absent from the body… Present with the Lord…

Ann Kuebler Tosh

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