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Richard A. Colbert 1939 - 2012 Lawrence
Richard A. Colbert
Memorial service for Richard A. Colbert 73, Lawrence will be at 10am. Sat. Jun. 30, at Rumsey- Yost Funeral Home. Mr. Colbert died May 24, at his home. He was born Feb. 14, 1939 in Lawrence the son of Eugene and Margie Hodge Colbert.
Mr. Colbert was a 47 year member of Ironworkers Local #10, a life time member of the Eagles Aerie 309, and a life time member of Ottawa Elks Lodge 803.
He married Betty Childers, she survives of the home.
Other survivors include a grandson, great- grandson, 3 stepdaughters, a stepson and 6 step grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Lawrence Humane
Shelter, American Cancer Society, or the Elks National Foundation in care of the funeral home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences maybe sent at rumsey- yost.com.
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