Dennis Ray Aversman, 64, of Richmond, formerly of Corder, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis was born on March 5, 1955, in Lexington, the son of Earl and Irene (Gieselman) Aversman.

Survivors include: one son, Dustin Aversman of Clinton, IN; one daughter, Valerie (Philip) Hoyle of Richmond; two grandchildren, Kennedy Hoyle and Leighton Hoyle; two brothers, Dale (Deana) Aversman of Corder, and Donald (Eleanor) Aversman of Waverly; one sister, Janet Toliver of Malta Bend; and six nieces and nephews: Richard Crowell, Marc Aversman, Scott Aversman, Michelle Plattner, Lauren Aversman, and Kim Burton.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dennis was reared and educated near Corder, on a farm.  He graduated from Santa Fe High School in Alma, MO.  Dennis worked for thirty years at the Ford Motor Company and retired in 2006; he was a member of the UAW Local #249.  Dennis enjoyed watching the Chiefs, Royals, and NASCAR.  He had a sharp wit and excellent sense of humor.  Dennis was proud of his carved Morel Mushroom in his backyard.  He enjoyed going for rides in his prized Corvette.  Dennis is loved and will be missed dearly by all those who knew him.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Friday, October 25, 2019, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 12:30 P.M. and services to follow at 1:30 P.M.  Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Alma, MO.  Please share your memories of Dennis by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .