Obituary of Richard Russell Riley

Richard Russell Riley, age 65, of Lake Ozark, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri. Richard was born August 6, 1955 in Harper, Kansas. He was the son of Earl J. and Leola M. (Heinze) Riley. Richard was in the boating business where he owned and operated Double Diamond Brokerage in Lake Ozark for 22 years. He enjoyed living at Lake of the Ozarks and loved spending days boating on the Lake. He was a sports enthusiast and was especially a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs Fan. Richard is survived by his fiancé Vicki Pursifull of Lake Ozark, Missouri and his sister, Rita Haynes-Betterton of Hutchinson, Kansas, nieces; April Shaver and Jennifer Latimer, great nieces; Gabrielle, Madison and Elizabeth, great nephew; Timothy, great- great nephews; Luke and Riley and his extended family; Brandon, Brittney, Hallie and Lucy Pursifull. He was preceded in death by his parents Earl and Leola Riley, and his wife Anita Riley. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home in Osage Beach, Missouri. Graveside Services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, December 11, 2020 at Harper City Cemetery in Harper, Kansas. Memorial donations may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Harper, Kansas or charity of your choice.