Richard Craig Conley
October 16, 1946 ~ April 14, 2014
Richard Craig Conley, 67, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014, at Heisinger Bluffs in Jefferson City, Mo.
He was born October 16, 1946, in Ancon Balboa in the Panama Canal Zone, son of the late William Cussins Conley and the late Charlotte Katherine Prough Conley.
On February 11, 1984, Richard was united in marriage to Laura Lillian Whitworth Sacco, who survives his passing.
In addition to his wife, Richard will be missed and lovingly remembered by his children, Richard Craig Conley II ( Leslie) of Estes Park, Colo.; Lori Conley Jaegers (Chris) of Holts Summit, Mo.; Lynn Sacco of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Todd Sacco (Denise)of Eureka, Mo. He was predeceased by Troy Sacco, another son. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren, Misty Jaegers and Cody Jaegers, Holts Summit, Mo.; Renee Conley and Ian Conley, Estes Park, Colo.; Jada Sacco, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Ellen Sacco, Rebecca Sacco, and Maria Sacco, Eureka, Mo. He will be missed by his brother William C. Conley II, Castle Rock, Colo.; nephew and family; brother-in law and family; cousins; and dear friends.
Richard graduated Southeast Missouri University (SEMO), Cape Girardeau, Mo. with a business degree.
He retired from the Division of Employment Security after 27 years of employment. Rich was active in Boy Scouts at Trinity Lutheran Church, enjoyed every aspect regarding trains and railroading, bicycling the Katy Trail, and woodworking. He loved genealogy and did extensive research about his family. It was important to him to always "be there for family" whenever needed.
A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, at Grace Episcopal Church, 217 Adams St., Jefferson City, Mo.
Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at Grace Episcopal Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Boy Scouts of America, Grace Episcopal Church, or Lewy Body Disease Association (LBDA.org).
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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He was my favorite grandpa, I love him, and will miss him very much.
Grandpa good luck with your new adventure. Your were so kind and nice to me. I will never forget you.
Maria J. Sacco
Grandpa good luck with your new adventure. Your were so kind and nice to me. I will never forget you.
Maria J. Sacco
Living so far away I did not get to see Rich a lot, but I do know that he was one of the kindest men I have ever known. What a wonderful spirit he had, he loved his family and friends and you could tell by his actions. Always willing and wanting to help. I loved his smile and he will be missed. Thank you Rich for always being so kind to me. We love you Diann Whitworth
Truly sorry for your loss Laura. He was a very dear person. Highly regarded and loved by all.
Laura and family, please accept my sympathy and prayer at this time of great loss.
It was an honor to know such a sweet and loving couple. Laura, lifting you and your family up in prayer. – Arlene O’Malley
My thoughts and prayers are with you Laura, and your family. It was an honor and a privledge caring for Richard. My deepest sympathy to all.
Sincerely,
Linda Fischer
My thoughts and prayers are with you Laura, and your family. It was an honor and a privledge caring for Richard. My deepest sympathy to all.
Sincerely,
Linda Fischer
To my dear friend, Laura and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Rich was just a wonderful person and friend. You are in my prayers and always in my heart.
Very sorry for your loss, Laura. Rich was a gentleman in every sense of the word, and he was as nice a person as you could ever meet. Rich always seemed to have a smile on his face and kind words to greet you. Please know you, Rich, and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Godspeed.
Hi
Laura – My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Richard. I
remember the Division of Employment Security days when he was healthy, energetic,
and so personable. You displayed such
strength while staying by his side at Heisinger Bluffs. As a couple, your love and appearance as a “united
front†was inspirational to me. Thinking
of you. Sincerely, Elaine Bode-Oliver
Hi
Laura – My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Richard. I
remember the Division of Employment Security days when he was healthy, energetic,
and so personable. You displayed such
strength while staying by his side at Heisinger Bluffs. As a couple, your love and appearance as a “united
front†was inspirational to me. Thinking
of you. Sincerely, Elaine Bode-Oliver