Richard Keith Laird Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on December 16, 2025, at the age of 83, Richard Keith Laird (Topeka, Kansas), born in Rock Island, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Laird and Frances Durocher. He is survived by: his children, Matt Laird (Tracy), Aaron Laird, Shannon Klaus (Chris) and Lindsey Guffey (Tommy); his grandchildren, Eli, Ava, Brogan, Avery, Sloan, Maggie, Baron, Presley and Cash; his brother Robert Laird; his granddaughter Maddie Laird; his brother-in-law Alan Ostermann; and his wife Linda.

Memorial Contributions in his memory may be made out to "SEAF - Maddie Laird Scholarship Fund" with envelopes addressed to SEAF at 901 NW Lyman Rd Topeka, Kansas 66608.