Richard Lee Quick Sr.

Richard Lee Quick, Sr. son of the late Clinton and Helen (Whalen) Quick, Sr., was born June 1, 1933 in Rockford, Illinois. He passed away Saturday, September 22, 2012 in the Missouri Veteran’s Home of St. James, Missouri at the age of 79. Richard grew up in Illinois and Wisconsin. He received his GED before entering the US Army. He proudly served his country as a soldier for 21 years. While serving overseas, Richard met the love of his life Edith Klara (Pfenning) in Ulm, Germany. On December 1, 1955 the two were united in marriage. Richard and Edith shared over 56 years of wonderful memories and were blessed with seven children. Richard was a decorated combat veteran of Korea and Vietnam. He achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. His military achievements consisted of the Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), Army Commendations Medals, Navy Occupation Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army of Occupation Medal (Germany), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 dev, and Combat Infantry Badge. Richard served in Germany, Korea, and Vietnam. Richard was honorably retired from the Army at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After retiring from the Army, Richard owned and operated Sands Upholstery in St. Robert, Missouri. While running his business and raising his family, Richard earned an associates degree in May 1978 and continued his education by graduating from Drury College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with cum laude honors. Richard put his sociology degree to work serving the community. He was employed by the state of Missouri as a social worker in the Division of Family Services for 12 years before retiring in 1992. Retirement was an exciting time for Richard. Richard and Edith spent a lot of their time traveling around the United States and Europe to visit family and friends. He enjoyed reading (especially historical topics) and exercising with his wife at Davidson Fitness Center. Richard was a very skilled woodworker and completed many projects for his family. He loved to sit with Edith and watch all sorts of wildlife and sunsets from their porch. Richard also enjoyed a good game of cards, painting, and singing. He was a very loving man who instilled a great work ethic and moral into his children. Family was what mattered most to him. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Edith Schober and Vivian Cicchetti; and one brother: Clinton Quick, Jr. Richard is survived by his wife, Edith K. Quick; seven children: Richard L. Quick, Jr. (Tess) of Santee, CA, Lee R. Quick of Burlington, VT, Robert D. Quick of Columbia, MO, David J. Quick of New Orleans, LA, Sylvia K. Dees (Mike) of Rolla, MO, Charles D. Quick (Ginger) of Germany, and Becky M. Doss (Kevin) of Manchester, MO; sixteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many other family and friends. Richard never met a stranger and always greeted them with a kind word and a “sweet” smile. He had an amazing wit and loved to talk about almost anything. Richard will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him.

Richard Lee Quick Sr.

June 1, 1933 - September 22, 2012