The passing of Richard M. Switzer of Concordia, Kansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 29, 2024 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard M. Switzer to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Harold Switzer and T. Martina Switzer (Fross); his siblings, Jim and Wanda Acebedo; his nephew Casey Palmer; his great-nephew Robert Mitchell Joseph Feight; his siblings-in-law, Sister Therese Blecha, Donna Blecha and Ronald Schmitz; and his pet Tyke.

He is survived by : his wife Cathie of Concordia; his sister Carol Palmer of Abilene; and his siblings-in-law, Richard Blecha of Salina, David Blecha (Retha) of Munden, Marjorie Schmitz of Topeka, Marie Chmidling of Topeka and Lynn Switzer of Wichita. He is also survived by numerous nieces & nephews, and a host of family and friends.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, June 5th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM and from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. A vigil service was held on Wednesday, June 5th 2024 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (307 E 5th St, Concordia, KS 66901). A funeral Mass was held on Thursday, June 6th 2024 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Concordia High School Athletic Department, and may be sent to Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, Kansas, 66901.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Chaput-Buoy Funeral Homes