Glenn William Richards, of St. Clair, MO, formerly Sullivan, MO, was born in Sullivan on February 1, 1938, son of William Alma Richards and Dorothy Delores Richards nee Davis. As a young man, he was united in marriage and blessed to have three children. For the past twenty-five years, he has shared his life with Sandra Anne Peterson nee Sandage, known to most as Sandy.
Glenn is survived by his companion, Sandy Peterson of St. Clair; MO; by three children, Mark Richards and wife, Eloisa, of Kerrville, TX, Martin Richards and wife, Debbie, of New Braunfels, TX and Marileigh Richards and companion, Marvin Robertson, of Norfolk, VA; by Sandy’s children, Joe Peterson and wife, Tracye, of St. Clair and Jennifer Danz and husband, Bill, of Leslie, MO; by two grandchildren, Bobby Peterson and wife, Callee, and Brooke Winkler and husband, Shane, all of Union, MO; by one great-grandchild, Henry Winkler of Union; by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousin and many friends.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, William and Dorothy Richards, and by one sister, Sandra Mackley.
Glenn was a Christian and long time member of the Parkway Church of the Nazarene in St. Clair, MO, where he enjoyed playing music each Sunday. Glenn was proud to have served his country in the United States Air Force, entering May 25, 1956 and receiving his honorable discharge on May 24, 1960. He was an electrician by trade and had been employed by Ameren Union Electric at the Labadie Power Plant from 1976 until he retired in 1993. Glenn was an outgoing man that was very civic minded. He served as the Mayor of Oak Grove Village near Sullivan, MO for twenty-two years, from 1970 until 1992. He also owned and operated Westgate Music Store in Sullivan, MO, for twenty years. Glenn’s passion was music for he was gifted in ability to play instruments, especially the saxophone. He was truly a world class musician. Glenn knew no stranger and he spared none of his friends from his keen sense of humor, which so many people admired. He was happiest when he was spending time with family and many wonderful memories have been created.
Visitation was held from 10 a.m. to 12 Noon on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO. Memorial services followed at 1 p.m. at Parkway Church of the Nazarene in St. Clair, with the Rev. Harold Lumley officiating. Private committal will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Parkway Church of the Nazarene.