Richard Scott Craig
10-30-1945 to 02-17-2020
Linn County News
Published Feb. 26, 2020
Richard Scott Craig passed away on Monday, Feb.17, 2020, at the age of 74. Richard was a resident of Prescott, Kan., where he lived with his wife, Brenda F. Craig. He retired from Union Pacific Railroad after many years of service.
Preceding Richard in death are his parents, Ralph and Virginia Craig; and one brother, John Craig.
Surviving family members include his wife, Brenda F. Craig; nine children, Rick Craig, Mary A. Todd, Veronica L. Reed, Danny Craig, Randell S. Craig, James R. Craig, Richelle P. Parks, David P. Craig, and Masen D. Craig; four siblings, Kathy Ferry, Michael Craig, Steven Craig, and Carolyn Rolf; 34 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services for Richard will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at Life Mission Church located at 16111 S. Lone Elm Rd., Olathe, KS 66062. Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 10 a.m. Richard will be laid to rest following his services at Pleasant View Cemetery in Agricola, Kan.
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