Richard Allan Breeding's Obituary
Richard Allan Breeding, 56 years, of Waterloo, IL, passed away on June 29, 2021. He was born December 19, 1964, in St. Louis, MO. He was the son of the late Jack and Barbara, nee Roth, Breeding.
Richard was an automobile mechanic. He had a passion for Ford Mustangs. Richard loved music and video games, and most especially enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews. He was very generous, always willing to help others. He had attended Villa Hills Gospel Chapel.
Surviving are his two sisters, Laura (Perry) Metcalf-Hedrick of Desloge, MO, Nancy (Ed) Sewell of Waterloo, IL; nieces and nephews, Zachary Metcalf, Victoria Metcalf, Jacob Metcalf, Jessica Sewell, Elaine (Jacob) Beardslee, and Rebecca Sewell; great nephew, Finn Beardslee; cousins, David Roth, Jane (Donald) Boehle, and Paul (Sumi) Roth, and many friends.
He was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Richard Metcalf.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 10, 2021, from 12 noon - 2 pm at Leesman Funeral Home, Columbia, IL. Funeral services will follow visitation at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Evangelical St. Paul Cemetery, Columbia, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Turkey Hill Ranch Bible Camp, 13489 Maries Rd. 301, Vienna, MO 65582.
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