Richard Thomas Edstrom Gardner, Kansas Obituary

Richard Thomas Edstrom

Richard Thomas Edstrom, 74, of Edgerton, passed away October, 12, 2021 at his home. Visitation will be 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm October 22, 2021 at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner, KS (913) 856-7111. Celebration of Life will follow at 2:30 pm October 22, 2021 also at the funeral home with Military Honors. Inurnment at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Association of Overland Park, KS or Gardner American Legion. Condolences may be left at www.brucefuneralhome.com Richard was born November 29, 1946 in Mora, Minnesota to Richard and Joy Edstrom. He grew up in Louisburg, KS and graduated from Uniontown High School (Uniontown, KS) in 1964. He joined the Army and served in Vietnam 1966 to 1967. Richard married Laurel Mae Kurtz on December 7, 1968 at the Methodist Church in Wellsville, KS. He worked in maintenance at the General Motors Plant in Fairfax, KS for 30 years. Richard was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed playing cards at the casino as well as restoring cars and tractors. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Eddie Edstrom and Joy Lorraine Edstrom. He is survived by his wife Laurel of the home; sons: Timothy Bryan (Angela) Edstrom, Gardner, KS and Christopher Robin (Angie) Edstrom, Spring Hill, KS; sisters: Melody Skeens, Louisburg, KS and Anita Brown, Drexel, MO; grandchildren: Madisen (Gabe) Orrico, Connor (Lexie) Edstrom, Dylan Edstrom and Ryann Edstrom. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends
November 29, 1946 - October 12, 202111/29/194610/12/2021
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Don Schweer
October 25, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Richard. He always had the latest rumors at work or elsewhere !!! He always helped anyone in need. He was also a wheeler-dealer at nearly everything. May the family know he is resting in HEAVEN, but also looking for bargains !!!!!
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Clark and Tracy
October 21, 2021
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Lori Springston
October 14, 2021
Dear Laura May and families:
I am so very sorry to hear about Richard. You and I have known each other most all of our life. Your Daughter in law Angi went to school with my Missy Angell Espinoza.
Hugs to you all and your extended family.
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Jim and Donna Bartmess
October 14, 2021
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Bartmess family.
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October 13, 2021
Our prayers are with you. May your Memories help you through this stressful time. Carl & Carol Anderson
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Rosie Cutshaw
October 13, 2021
Laurel,
Our sincere sympathy to all the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Lonnie & Rosie Cutshaw