Richard Lee Cousins Obituary

Richard Lee Cousins, aged 78, was born on November 13th, 1944, in Macon, Missouri to parents Joseph M. and Frances A. Cousins. He served our country during the Vietnam War.

Lee was a Master Printer at Henry Worst in North Kansas City, MO for 20 plus years before transitioning to a Forklift Operator at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center in Ottawa, Kansas.

Upon retirement, he and his wife Sheryle Cousins enjoyed many fishing and camping trips all around the United States, and romping with their beloved black Lab Shadow.

Preceding him in death were his parents Joseph and Frances, his brother Jerry, and his beloved dog Shadow. Surviving family members are his wife Sheryle Cousins of Paola, his sister Donna Sue, his two children Shannon, and Amanda, his three grandchildren; Stone, Adrianna, and Jordan, many cousins, nieces, and nephews, and many stepchildren and step-grandchildren.

On April 27th, 2023, Richard Lee Cousins passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life will be at Hillsdale Lake where he loved to fish with his wife and dog, at a date to be determined later.

Any donations in his name can be sent to The Children's Diabetes Foundation.