Richard Floyd SEMSROTH

Richard F. Semsroth

Richard Floyd “Dick” Semsroth of Neodesha, KS, died Monday, Nov. 7, 2011, at the Wilson Medical Center-Reece Campus in Neodesha. He was 68.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Penwell-Gabel Loran Fawcett Chapel. No services will be held.

The son of Floyd Richard and Myrtle (Meyer) Semsroth, he was born Aug.24, 1943, in Wichita, KS.

He graduated from Cheney High School in Cheney, KS, and later receivedan associate’s degree from Hutchinson Community College.

Mr. Semsroth lived in the Wichita area for many years where he was employed in the banking industry. He later lived in Independence, KS, and Cherryvale, KS, before moving to Neodesha 20 years ago. In Neodesha, hewas formerly employed by Neodesha Plastics as a supervisor and presently was employed in the quality control department for Cobalt Boats. He lived for his children, his grandchildren, and for his job. He was alsoknown for his gardening skills.

He shared his recent life with Honey Clopp in Neodesha. She survives atthe home.

In addition to Honey, he is survived by two daughters, Gretchen and Greta Semsroth, both of Wichita, KS; Honey’s five children, Lita Biggs ofPittsburg, KS, Monica Richardson of South Coffeyville, OK, Shawn Hodgesof Gassville, Ark Emma Foudray of Ft. Benning, GA, and Michael Huestonof Neodesha; one sister, Darla Kerschen of Cunningham, KS; and 15 grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Douglas.

Memorial contributions may be made to the W.A. Rankin Memorial Libraryin Neodesha and may be left at the funeral home.

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