Richard Allen Sturgis

June 20, 1929 - December 10, 2016

Richard (Dick) Allen Sturgis, 87, of Blue Springs, MO (formerly Holden, MO) passed away peacefully at his home on December 10, 2016. He was born June 20, 1929 in Holden, MO. Richard was the son of Roy E. and Birdie (Cole) Sturgis. He graduated from Holden High School in 1947 and then worked at the Sturgis Café in Holden, MO. On July 22nd of 1950 Richard married C. Janette Raker of Holden, MO and they had two children. In July of 1951 Richard joined the United States Army and served as a Medical Technician until he was honorably discharged in June of 1953. While in the U.S. Army he was awarded with the Korean Service Medal for his time in the Korean War. Richard also received the United Nations Service Medal. After his time in the service he went to work for Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, MO where he was a dedicated employee for over 25 years before retiring. In retirement, he enjoyed volunteering at the Holden Senior Center and traveling throughout the United States. Richard is preceded in death by his wife Janette who passed away in 1985 and his sister Norma Jean (Sturgis) Jones who passed away in 2000. He is survived by his son Roy Dale Sturgis Sr, and daughter Carolyn Sturgis, along with grandchildren Tammy Henke (Bryce), Rachel Baker, Amy Westacott (Mike), Roy Dale Sturgis Jr (Laura), as well as nine great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. Visitation services will be held on Thursday, December 15th from 10:00 – 11:00 am with the funeral immediately following at Ben Cast & Son - Wood funeral home in Holden, MO. Burial service with military honors will be held after the funeral at Holden Cemetery. The family has designated the Holden Senior Center for memorial contributions. Arrangements are entrusted to Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home