In Memory Of
Richard L. Kinder
1931
2017
Richard L. Kinder
August 13, 1931 — December 8, 2017
Richard L. Kinder, 86, of Topeka, KS, died on December 8, 2017 at a local hospital.
He was born on August 13, 1931 in Topeka, KS to Clarence and Clara (Fenwick) Kinder. He married Joyce I. Godby on September 5, 1959 in Delavan, IL. She survives. Other survivors include brother, Gerald "Bud" Kinder (Cecilia), of Topeka, KS; two nephews, Randal L. Kinder (Marsha) of Salina, KS, and Daniel D. Kinder (Malesa) of Topeka, KS; and a niece, Vicky L. Nelson (Kevin), of Topeka, KS.
Mr. Kinder graduated from Topeka High School, Washburn University, and the graduate school at Syracuse University. He was a member of Alpha Delta Fraternity at Washburn University.
Capt. Kinder served in the United States Air Force as a pilot of C-124 Globemasters, participating in both Operation Dew Line and Deep Freeze at the South Pole.
He was Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Keystone Consolidated Industries in Peoria, IL, and General Sales Manager at Chicago Heights Steel in Chicago Heights, IL.
During his career he was a member of the Compus Committee of the American Iron and Steel Institute, American Hardware Manufacturers' Association, Sales and Marketing Executives International. He retired from the Steel Industry in 1985 after 27 years.
The family will receive friends during a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 37th & Wanamaker Road. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery & Mausoleum, 6th & Gage.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604.
To leave a special message for Dick's family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born on August 13, 1931 in Topeka, KS to Clarence and Clara (Fenwick) Kinder. He married Joyce I. Godby on September 5, 1959 in Delavan, IL. She survives. Other survivors include brother, Gerald "Bud" Kinder (Cecilia), of Topeka, KS; two nephews, Randal L. Kinder (Marsha) of Salina, KS, and Daniel D. Kinder (Malesa) of Topeka, KS; and a niece, Vicky L. Nelson (Kevin), of Topeka, KS.
Mr. Kinder graduated from Topeka High School, Washburn University, and the graduate school at Syracuse University. He was a member of Alpha Delta Fraternity at Washburn University.
Capt. Kinder served in the United States Air Force as a pilot of C-124 Globemasters, participating in both Operation Dew Line and Deep Freeze at the South Pole.
He was Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Keystone Consolidated Industries in Peoria, IL, and General Sales Manager at Chicago Heights Steel in Chicago Heights, IL.
During his career he was a member of the Compus Committee of the American Iron and Steel Institute, American Hardware Manufacturers' Association, Sales and Marketing Executives International. He retired from the Steel Industry in 1985 after 27 years.
The family will receive friends during a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel, 37th & Wanamaker Road. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery & Mausoleum, 6th & Gage.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st Street, Topeka, KS 66604.
To leave a special message for Dick's family, please visit the guestbook below.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Richard L. Kinder, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Thursday, December 14, 2017
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Dove Cremations & Funerals - Southwest
Graveside Service
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Starts at 11:30 am (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel Cemetery & Mausoleum
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