Richard “Rick” Conner, 61, of Leawood died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at Kansas City Hospice House.
Rick was born July 12, 1950, in Columbus, to Marvin and Melba Conner. He graduated from Lawrence High School and Kansas State University with a doctorate of veterinarian medicine. Most recently, Rick served as senior vice president-investment officer for Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC.
He was an avid golfer and member of the club at Porto Cima, Sunrise Beach, Mo. He was a member of the KSU Alumni Association, American Veterinary Medical Association, 4-H and FFA. In memory of Rick’s son, Ryan, he and his wife supported the students in the Shawnee Mission East Photography One program.
He is survived by a host of loving family and friends.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 9100 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66206 with a reception following.
Condolences may be shared at Cremation Center of Kansas City, 4926 Johnson Dr., Shawnee Mission, KS. 66205, (913) 384-5566.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Kansas City Hospice House, 12000 Wornall, Kansas City, MO 64145.
Richard Conner
