Richard Scott Secrest

Richard Scott Secrest, age 93, of Nevada, Mo., formerly of Pleasanton, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He was born the son of Ancil and Beulah (Jackson) Secrest on May 29, 1929, at Edgerton, Kan. Richard married Betty Slater on Oct. 18, 1952, at Pleasanton, Kan. He served in the National Guard.

Richard owned a full service filling station in Olathe, Kan., until the mid-1970s and was a supervisor for Beachner Construction, he also was a gardener and woodworker and on the Johnson County fair board for 15 years starting in the late 70's.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Clyde, Robert and Wilbert Secrest; and two sisters, Mary Avery and Elizabeth Dingus. Richard is survived by his wife of 70 years, Betty; two sons, Richard Slater and Russell Scott; a daughter, Connie Northup; a sister, Alice Searl; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 20, at the Pleasanton Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association or the Presbyterian Church of Nevada, Mo., and be sent in care of Schneider Funeral Home P.O. Box 525 Pleasanton, KS 66075.

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