Michael Richardson obituary: Michael Richardson's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
Michael William Richardson
1957 - 2023
In Memory Of
Michael William Richardson
1957 - 2023
Michael was born September 5, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Edmond and Freda (Webb) Richardson. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1976. He attended Vocational Technical school in Topeka.
He worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation and then went on to manage various restaurants.
He enjoyed taking his 1965 Mustang to car shows and was a very active member in several Gunsmoke fan boards in which he would share his encyclopedia of knowledge regarding the show and cast members.
Michael married Joye Zeckser on July 31, 1982 in Alma. His wife of 41 years survives. Other survivors include son, Mike (Vanessa) Richardson; grandchildren, Cruz, Corbin and Liam; his mother, Freda Watts; and step-brother, Tim Watts. He was preceded in death by brothers, Edmond, Jr. and Dan; his father, Edmond, Sr; step-father, Bill Watts and step-mother, Sharon Richardson.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
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Michael was born September 5, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Edmond and Freda (Webb) Richardson. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1976. He attended Vocational Technical school in Topeka.
He worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation and then went on to manage various restaurants.
He enjoyed taking his 1965 Mustang to car shows and was a very active member in several Gunsmoke fan boards in which he would share his encyclopedia of knowledge regarding the show and cast members.
Michael married Joye Zeckser on July 31, 1982 in Alma. His wife of 41 years survives. Other survivors include son, Mike (Vanessa) Richardson; grandchildren, Cruz, Corbin and Liam; his mother, Freda Watts; and step-brother, Tim Watts. He was preceded in death by brothers, Edmond, Jr. and Dan; his father, Edmond, Sr; step-father, Bill Watts and step-mother, Sharon Richardson.
Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
To share a memory or leave a special message for Michael's family online, click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Thursday, December 28, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Celebration of Life
Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 11:00am
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
3700 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66610
Directions & Map
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family
Southwest Chapel (785-272-9797) is assisting the family