Richard P. Kiley, age 78, of Baring, Mo passed away October 12, 2011 in Kansas City , Mo with his family by his side. He was born January 12, 1933 in Baring, Mo to J.J. and Catherine (O’Rourke) Kiley. Dick grew up on his family farm and continued to live there all of his life. Dick was a member of St Aloysius Catholic Church in Baring, Mo, attended Truman State University , and was a US Army veteran. Dick was an avid golfer, a great Missouri Tiger fan, and a St. Louis Cardinal fan. Dick loved to travel and spend winters in South Padre Island, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.J. and Catherine, sister, Dorothy Fox, and brothers, Jim, Joe, and John Kiley.

Dick is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara (Bruegenhemke) of the home in Baring, Mo. Dick had six children, Debbi (Gene) Twellman of Kansas City, Mo, Richard (Rebecca) Kiley of Chesapeake, VA, Nancy (Karl) Kuhlmann of Lee's Summit, Mo, Ann (Jon) Pye of Lee's Summit, Mo, Ellen (Craig) Kurth of Lee's Summit, Mo and Steve (Cindy) Kiley of Lee's Summit, Mo. Dick was also a grandfather to 10 grandchildren, Megan Laudwig-Morrow, Nicole Laudwig, Erin Kiley, Alexandra Kurth, Paige Kuhlmann, Shannon Kiley, Karson Kuhlmann, Taylor Twellman, Zach Kurth, and Connor Kuhlmann.

A private memorial service will be held for Dick at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Knox County Nutrition Center and Knox County Health Department. Arrangements entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W Main St, Blue Springs, Mo, 816-229-3276. Condolences may be left for the family a www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.