John R. Rosewaren, 81, of Richmond, died Thursday, December 12, 2019, at NorthCare Hospice House in Kansas City, surrounded by his loving family.

John R. was born on July 5, 1938, in Richmond, the son of Clyde A. and Marjorie (Hicks) Rosewaren.  He was united in marriage to Linda King of Richmond on June 12, 1970; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: three sons: Terry Rosewaren of Kansas City, KS, Keith (Linda) Rosewaren of Blue Springs, and Mark (Stacey) Rosewaren of Vineyard, UT; five grandchildren: Shelli Maxwell, Jessica Rosewaren, John Rosewaren, Keith Rosewaren, and Nicola Rosewaren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Laura Wrisinger and Lynn Rosewaren, both of Richmond; one nephew, Justin Wrisinger; and one niece, Heather Pugh.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister in infancy, Terri Rosewaren.

John R. was reared and educated in the area of his birth, graduating from Richmond High School in 1956.  He then served in the United States Navy and Coast Guard, where he was an Aviation Machinist's Mate and was awarded the Coast Guard Medal for heroism for saving a life in the Columbia River in Ilwaco, Washington, in 1963.  He worked for Ray-Carroll Co-op for 31 years, retiring as Petroleum Manager in 1999.  He then worked part-time in sales at Swafford's Ford for two years.  John R. and Linda enjoyed traveling in their R.V.'s throughout the United States during their retirement.  He will be missed dearly by all of his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to either Ideal Industries, Inc. or NorthCare Hospice House.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation and funeral services will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., services to follow at 11:00 A.M.  Full Military Honors will be provided by the United States Coast Guard and the Ray County Veterans.  Burial will follow services in Sunny Slope Cemetery.  Please share your memories of John by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .