Richard David Seaton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard David Seaton Richard David (Dick) Seaton, 84, of Kansas City, MO passed away on Tuesday January 18 at 7:49 pm in his home in Kansas City, MO. Richard was born on October 20, 1937 in Potosi WI to David K (Dick) and Grace M Seaton. Richard grew up in Potosi, WI and later moved to Lancaster, WI. He graduated from Lancaster High School in 1955. After high school, he attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he received a degree in Business in 1959. He stayed at the university until 1961 to participate in post graduate studies. Richard married Louise Anton July 26, 1961 in Kansas City, MO. They were happily married for 60 years. Richard joined the Army Reserves in 1961 and served for 7 years. He was stationed in Kansas City, MO with the 325th General Hospital as the company clerk. His unit was never called up to active duty. He was honorably discharged in 1968, achieving the rank of Specialist E-5. Richard worked at the General Motors Leeds Assembly Plant as a manager from 1962 to 1967. He then went to work at The Shale Goodman Insurance Agency as the office manager for 10 years. In the 1980’s he opened his own business The Mail Suite in Overland Park KS. When he retired from the business in 1990 he began working as the Manager of Personnel and Distribution for the NY Times/Wall Street Journal in the Johnson County KS area. He retired in 2004 and moved to Linn Valley Lakes, KS. Richard was active in many service organizations during his life. He was part of the Temple B’nai Jehudah Brotherhood while his daughters were in Sunday School. He volunteered with the Girl Scouts and was on the Board of the Mid-Continent Council of G.S. for 6 year while his daughters and wife were active in girl scouts. Richard also volunteered with the Boy Scouts for many years while his grandsons were active in Boy Scouts. He was also very active with the Sertoma of Johnson County KS. He served as the President of the club for 2 years and was the Kansas District Governor of Sertoma. He was named Sertoman of the Year 1997-1998. Richard enjoyed reading, playing cards and games. He loved being outdoors; walking, hiking, and camping. Richard enjoyed traveling with his family on yearly family vacations. He loved college sports and the KC Chiefs and the KC Royals. Richard was preceded in death by his parents David K Seaton and Grace M Seaton-Seipp. He is survived by his loving wife, Louise; his daughters Cheryl Seaton Graham, of Gardner KS, Marsha (Jason) Phelps of Kansas City MO, and Sandra Seaton of Gardner KS; his 3 grandsons Ethan Graham, Matthew (Clara) Graham, Connor Phelps, granddaughter Noelle Graham; and his great-grandson Thatcher Graham and other relatives. Richard’s celebration of life will be held on Sunday February 6th at 11 am at the Louis Memorial Chapel, 6830 Troost Ave, KC MO. Please email zoom1@louismemorial.com for zoom link and passcode.

Richard David Seaton

October 20, 1937 - January 18, 2022