Raymond Richardson, 80, lifelong resident of McFarland, Kansas, passed away surrounded by his family on November 25, 2025, at Kelly House Assisted Living, Meriden, Kansas. Raymond was born in Wamego, Kansas, on March 10, 1945, the first in a set of twins with his sister Rosemary.
Raymond was the ninth of ten children born to parents Stephen Roscoe Richardson and Cora Belle Shoemaker. After graduating from high school, he attended barber school, but after an accident at 19, he was left with a brain injury. Despite the unfortunate accident, he brought brightness to everyone he met and worked hard in construction jobs. Raymond loved fishing, hunting, the outdoors, and playing the card game pitch with his sister Annamae. He was a devoted member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and had a deep love for Jesus, eagerly sharing His word with others. One of his greatest joys was singing “Because He Lives.”
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Charlotte Meseke, Dolorese Beavers, Rosemary Hamilton, and Little Mildred; and his brothers Steve Richardson, Hal Richardson, John (Jack) Richardson, and Robert Richardson. Raymond is survived by his sister Annamae Anderson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., November 29, 2025, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, Kansas, with Pastor Russ Burlew officiating. Burial to follow the service at McFarland City Cemetery, McFarland. The family suggests memorial contributions to the "Mill Creek Baptist Church," and those may be sent in care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS, 66547.