Richard Tuggle Obituary

Surrounded by his family. Richard Lee Tuggle pounded his last nail on July 11, 2016 at 5:03 pm in Daytona Beach, FL, where he had recently retired. Richard was born in Columbus, Kansas on April 24, 1943. He frew up in Eudora, Kansas where he completed high school. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy on board the U.S.S. Oriskany and was a life long member of Jayhawk Nation.

A third generation master carpenter, Richard went into business for himself at age 24 and did not retire until last year at 72. During his career, he built thousands of projects in the Midwest and Rocky Mountains. Richard was known as a kind and generous person to all who knew him and people he met never stayed strangers for long. His boisterous and positive personality was larger than life leaving an unforgettable impression where ever he went. Richard had many hobbies and interests including motorcycles, drag racing, traveling and always, The Kansas City Chiefs.

Richard is survived by his Harley, his dirt bike, his boat and his babe, aka, wife Marcia Tuggle, as well as his son, Chad (Janice) Tuggle, one stepdaughter, four stepsons, two brothers and two sisters. He also cherished and enjoyed his nine grandchildren and many very special cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Richard was preceded in death by his son, R. Wayne Tuggle, mother, Marzelle Foster, father, Kenneth Tuggle, stepmother Alvenia Tuggle and two brothers. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the family property, 1114 Alamosa Ave., Alamosa, CO. A celebration of his life will follow at 1 pm at the Bank Shot Sports Bar.

Casual attire please, that was Richard's style. Condolences and remembrances can be sent to 1114 Alamosa Ave., Alamosa, CO 81101 or [email protected]

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jul. 17, 2016.
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We were so sorry to hear of Richard's passing. He was a dear cousin who left us way too soon! We have many fond memories of Richard....especially his smile and his friendly greeting. He will be missed by many.
May God grant the family peace.

Fred and Lois (Holmes) Mersmann

July 21, 2016

I will miss Richard's smiling face. He was always happy to see you and will bge missed by all he knew. Love you Richard.

Jean Murray Eberhart

July 18, 2016

I enjoyed counting Richard as one of my friends as we went thru school together in Eudora,Kansas. Blessings and peace to his family!

Gerald Burns

July 17, 2016

I will miss Richard very much. He was a wonderful cousin always glad to see family & fun to be around See you in heaven Richard. Jane Murray Lamb

Jane Lamb

July 17, 2016

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