G. Mike Richardson

Died peacefully in his home after a brave battle with cancer on Monday, April 27, 2015. Mike was born in Olney, IL in 1948. He resided in Hillsboro, MO with his wife and best friend, Debra Ann.

Loving husband of Debra (Been); preceded in death by father George L.; son of Rosalyn; father of Raquel (Jeff), Matthew, and Mark (Courtney); step-father of Emily (Chad) and Michael; grandfather of Haley, Ethan, Dylan, Austin, Langston, Emma, Lucy, Rosie, Lauren, CJ, and Dylan; loving brother of Mary, Martha, Patricia and Julie; and loving uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Mike was an electrical engineer and most recently worked for Guarantee Electric for 7 years. He previously was the 3rd generation owner of Richardson Electric in Olney, IL. He was a veteran of the Army. He was very involved with the Elks and a past exalted ruler at the Olney, IL Elks Lodge. An avid water fowl hunter and fisherman, Mike was full of helpful knowledge of all things outdoors. Whether it was winning friendly fishing competitions or tinkering on new projects, Mike found a great amount of peace and happiness at the lake.

Services: Thursday, April 30. Visitation is from 9:30-11:00am followed by mass at Church of the Good Shepherd, 703 3rd Street, Hillsboro, MO 63050. Burial at 1:00pm at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to: SSM Hospice & Home Care Foundation, 10143 Paget Drive, St. Louis, MO 63132.

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  1. Robert & Karen Brouillet on April 29, 2015 at 9:21 am

    Matt our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are holding you in our thoughts and prayers.

    Your friends and family at Midwest Mechanical Services & Solutions



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