Richard Lee Ross, 79, Kidder, MO, passed away at his home on November 4, 2021.  He moved to Kidder in 1971 and previously lived in Independence, MO.

Richard was born on May 17, 1942, in Lamoni, IA, to John Floyd and Mae (Bierlein) Ross.  He graduated from the Lamoni, IA, high school in 1960. Richard worked as a lineman and repairman for Southwestern Bell in Excelsior Springs and retired after over 30 years of service.

Richard was an active member of the Hamilton Lion's Club, Hamilton Booster Club, and the Caldwell County Historical Society.  He served on the Kidder Park Board helping to establish the walking path through the park among other duties and improvements, was the Mayor of Kidder for many years, served on the Kidder Senior Housing Board, and helped establish the Hamilton Medical Clinic building as well as serving on the board.   His hobbies included gardening always growing onions, potatoes, but especially sweet corn, and attending all of his children and grandchildren's sporting events.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, brother-John Samuel Ross, and a grandson-Keyes James Lee Ross.

On July 8, 1962, he married Beverly Thompson in Lamoni, IA.  She survives of the home.

Additional survivors:  Children-Ricky, Cindy and Tucker Ross, Kidder; Kim (Kenny) Dixon, Hamilton, and their children Zachary (Samantha) Dixon, Trevor (Eileen) Dixon, and Derek Dixon; and Kari (Kenney) Hales, Kearney, MO, and their children Tara (Michael) Kelly and Marcus (Samantha) Hales; 7 great-grandchildren; and Brother-Lewis (Betty) Ross, Blue Springs, MO.

Memorial Service:  5 p.m., Monday, November 8, at the Kidder United Methodist Church.

Visitation:  3 to 5 p.m., Monday, November 8, prior to the service, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hamilton Booster Club or the Hamilton Lion's Club.