Richard Dale Shappell Paola, Kansas Obituary

Richard Dale Shappell

<p>Richard "Dick" Dale Shappell, 76, of Paola, passed away on March 15, 2023 at his home. </p><p><br></p><p>He was born on April 22, 1946 to the late Andrew and Marjorie (Glade) Shappell in Cheyenne, WY. </p><p><br></p><p>On January 4, 1978, he married Madeline Moore in Olathe, Kansas. Richard and Madeline lived in Olathe, Kansas, Broomfield, Colorado, and Cheyenne, Wyoming. They raised three children Mary Lynne, Scott, and Jim. They moved to Paola in 2014.</p><p><br></p><p>Dick was an avid elk hunter and hot rod enthusiast.</p><p><br></p><p>Dick is survived by his loving wife Madeline, children Mary Lynne Driver (Edward) of Lander, Wyoming, Scott Shappell (Matt Fineout) of Paola, and Jim Shappell (Sarah) of Gardner; two sisters Wilma Russell (Dale) of Golden, Colorado and Kaye Ferguson of Englewood, Colorado; 4 grandchildren Ali Shappell, Kyla Shappell, Ariana Cabanas, and Jessie Driver; 3 great grandchildren Jackson, Mia, and Ezekiel Cabanas; many other relatives and friends. </p><p><br></p><p>A celebration of life will be held at a later date.</p><p><br></p><p>Memorial contributions can be made to Miami County Cancer Foundation or Olathe Hospice and can be sent c/o Dengel &amp; Son Mortuary-Crematory, 305 N. Pearl St., Paola, KS, 66071.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
April 22, 1946 - March 15, 202304/22/194603/15/2023
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Richard "Dick" Dale Shappell, 76, of Paola, passed away on March 15, 2023 at his home.


He was born on April 22, 1946 to the late Andrew and Marjorie (Glade) Shappell in Cheyenne, WY.


On January 4, 1978, he married Madeline Moore in Olathe, Kansas. Richard and Madeline lived in Olathe, Kansas, Broomfield, Colorado, and Cheyenne, Wyoming. They raised three children Mary Lynne, Scott, and Jim. They moved to Paola in 2014.


Dick was an avid elk hunter and hot rod enthusiast.


Dick is survived by his loving wife Madeline, children Mary Lynne Driver (Edward) of Lander, Wyoming, Scott Shappell (Matt Fineout) of Paola, and Jim Shappell (Sarah) of Gardner; two sisters Wilma Russell (Dale) of Golden, Colorado and Kaye Ferguson of Englewood, Colorado; 4 grandchildren Ali Shappell, Kyla Shappell, Ariana Cabanas, and Jessie Driver; 3 great grandchildren Jackson, Mia, and Ezekiel Cabanas; many other relatives and friends.


A celebration of life will be held at a later date.


Memorial contributions can be made to Miami County Cancer Foundation or Olathe Hospice and can be sent c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary-Crematory, 305 N. Pearl St., Paola, KS, 66071.



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Miami County Cancer Foundation
2 W. Peoria, Paola, KS 66071
Olathe Hospice
20920 W. 151st St. #204, Olathe, KS 66061