Richard Belcher

(From Lockwood Funeral Chapel)

Richard L. Belcher, of Lockwood, MO, departed this life on Friday, November 29, 2024, in the Good Shepherd Community Care and Rehabilitation Facility at the age of 84.

He was born on June 30, 1940 in Greenfield, MO to Homer and Ruby (Ruddick) Belcher. Richard graduated from Lockwood High School. He was united in marriage to Doris Aileen Moenning on September 15, 1962 in Lockwood, MO. Richard owned and operated Belcher Trucking for many years. He was a member of the Lockwood United Methodist Church. Richard loved listening to music, and enjoyed attending Bluegrass Music Festivals.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Homer and Ruby (Ruddick) Belcher; and his wife, Doris Belcher;

Survivors include his children, Elizabeth Easson and husband Edward, Randy Belcher and wife Ruth, Junior Moenning and wife Alisha, David Moenning and wife Becky, and Bobby Berlekamp and wife Angela; his brother, David Belcher and wife Barbara; two sisters-in-law, Betty Moenning and Debbie Moenning; his grandchildren, Kate and Kyle Rowan, Garrett Easson and fiancé Veronica, Wyatt and Kenzie Easson, Brady and Lachelle Spain, Taylor Belcher, Brookee and Bo Dolan, Tim and Jessica Cottingham, Melissa and Josh Maxwell, Katie and Andrew Splechter, Aaron Moenning, Payton Moenning, Jaden Moenning, Rajen and Joanne Moenning, and Nevada and Tavin Shriver; numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in the Lockwood United Methodist Church. Inurnment will follow in Lockwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lockwood United Methodist Church or to a local humane society. Services are under the care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.