Richard Lee Maenpaa Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Lee Maenpaa of Tupelo, Mississippi, who passed away on March 9, 2025 at the age of 90. 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, G. John Maenpaa and Margaret Maenpaa; and his wife Joyce Palagyi. He is survived by: his children, Tim (Margarita) of Grayson, Georgia and Lori Culp (Rick) of Tupelo, Mississippi; his grandchildren, Stephen Maenpaa of Statesboro, Michael Maenpaa (Michelle) of Alpharetta, Richmond Culp of Fort Klamath, Ryan Culp (Clara) of Birmingham and Hannah Ruth Culp of Tupelo, Mississippi; and his great grandchildren, Sawyer Maenpaa, Rose Culp, Bryce Maenpaa and Etta Joy Culp.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to St. James Catholic Church, 845 Lakeshire Dr., Tupelo, MS 38804, or Methodist Senior Services, P.O. Box 1567, Tupelo, MS 38802.
