Richard Palmer Obituary

Dear Mariette,
I am thinking of you. You and Dickie welcomed me with open arms and lead the way for so many. Thank you both for years of leadership and dedication. I see Dickie's tree at Longview all the time. Peace to you. Anne Nixon

I am heartbroken by the loss of Uncle Dick. When his brother, our father died, he stepped in to be a constant presence in our life, even from a distance. Whether it was his sage advice for our latest problems or just great conversations about the state of the world, he was always there for us. I do miss the conversations we would have - spending an hour on the phone like it was 10 minutes. He showed his love for his family in different ways but you always knew. He will be missed by me and many others. Love you Uncle Dick.

a great love and athlete and sweetheart to many especially his Mariette!!!!

So sad to hear of Dick´s passing. Such wonderful memories of Dick and Merriett with my parents, Warren and Pat Ober, traveling together, Innsbrook, and family gatherings. Rest in peace.

May Dick´s memory be a blessing and my sincere condolences to Marietta and Dick´s family and many friends. I remember watching Dick and Ken Green play tennis to improve my own game! Barbara Green in Phoenix, Arizona

I am a former Western Textile employee and remember Dick well. I would like to express my sympathy to the family. Kellie

Dickie, your very best talent was always to smile and remain quiet when Mariette and her friends - including me - were planning some outrageous activity to undercut the dastardly policies of our town council!! You offered wisdom and insight when asked; otherwise, you simply made sure that Mariette would always be safe and sound. You were a true gentleman and a tremendously loyal friend. And, most importantly, you were Mariette's soulmate. I know you will continue to watch over her in the years to come, until you are both together again.

A good friend in high school. Dick will be missed

Dick was a close and loyal friend and business associate for many years. He surged with optimism and lit up any room he entered. Dick was an accomplished business guru and innovative thinker. Yet, even with all of his achievements, the one feat that most awed him was his wife Mariette’s 4.0 G.P.A. while attending Mizzou. He will be sorely missed.

Dick was a fabulous individual. He and Mariette were the most interesting and fun couple I knew!

Dickie was one of the most unique and interesting people I've ever met. I loved family dinners listening to his tales. You will be sorely missed. Gods speed.

Dickie was always charming, engaging and funny. He also had great insight into complicated situations. A man of many talents. I will always have fond memories of him. Bill Kuehling

My brother, Dick, was our family ‘Superman’, aka Fantasy Man.
There was nothing he couldn’t do or overcome.
Dick touched our lives with his kindness, humor, and love.
Dick was my best friend will miss him greatly.

Rest in God's Eternal Peace, my lifelong good friend and U-City HS teammate under Coach Henry Schemmer. I dearly love Coach, Mariette and Dick.

David Rosenberg, (U-City Class of 1954).

loved him dearly. My husbands' tennis partner!!! A best friend.love
maris

Dick was both a very great friend and a wonderful business partner. His wit, wisdom and optimism were contagious to all. He just loved people and was always interested in others and helping them if he could. Many was the time that he would stop to chat, joke and share stories with others when we were out and about. I believe he was a blessing to all who knew him, especially me. It was one of the highlights of my life to have known him.

Dick was a wonderful friend to me and many others. He was a good man, and even though he was not a believer, he was a far better man than many believers I know. He led by example and meant what he said. A rare commodity today.

I will always remember you, Dickie. I hold you dear in my prayers. Bruni