Richard (Rick) R. Radcliffe, age 76, entered into rest on December 4, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, Kansas.  He was born on April 11, 1949 in Concordia, Kansas to Clifford J. and Juanita (Walden) Radcliffe.

Rick was a 1967 graduate of Concordia High School.  He attended Cloud County Community College and later graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's degree in social work.

In October 1970, Rick joined the United States Army and served in Vietnam from July 1971 until April 1972.  In 1973, he was honorably discharged and returned to Kansas State University to finish his degree.

On December 30, 1972, he married Sherrie R. (Erhardt) Radcliffe at the 1st United Methodist Church in Concordia, Kansas.  They were married 46 years until Sherrie's passing in 2018.

Rick worked for the State of Kansas as a social worker for the entirety of his professional career, with assignments in Hutchinson, Topeka, Concordia, and Salina.  Rick was dedicated to helping the less fortunate and serving as a strong advocate for children in difficult situations.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, American Legion Post #76, VFW Post #588 Auxiliary, all of Concordia.  Rick was an avid conservationist and supported several organizations for disabled veterans.

Outside of a few short stints, Rick was a lifelong Concordian.  He served the community on the USD #333 school board in the early 1990s when construction of a new elementary school was approved and participated in productions with the Brown Grand players.  He enjoyed tagging along with Sherrie to craft shows and displayed his own artistry skills while having a photography business, Red Door Photography, during the early years of his retirement.

Rick was a giver his whole life and one of the kindest human beings, always seeing the positive in others.  He served his country in Vietnam, his state as a social worker, and his family as a devoted caregiver for Sherrie in her later years as well as a supportive father to Jillian in all her endeavors.  Rick was a dedicated servant and rarely asked or expected much in return.

He moved to Leawood, Kansas in 2023 to be closer to Jillian and her family and lived in the Fairways of Iron Horse retirement community until his health deteriorated in recent months.  Rick was fondly remembered by his fellow residents for his smile, joy and habit of humming songs as he walked around the community.  He enjoyed the new friendships made there and being close to family for Sunday night dinners and grandkids' events.  Rick also spoke fondly of and enjoyed his time with his coffee group friends from Concordia and Salina during his retirement years.

Rick is survived by his daughter Jillian Richard (Craig) and their two children, Griffin and Evie of Leawood, Kansas in addition to his brother James (Jim) Radcliffe of Runaway Bay, Texas and his children, Tia Langston (Mark) and Tege Radcliffe.

Rick was proceeded in death by his daughter Melissa Radcliffe (at birth), wife Sherrie, parents Clifford and Juanita Radcliffe, sister Freda Lou Radcliffe and sister in-law Dianne Radcliffe.

Rick's celebration of life will take place on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, Kansas.  The family will receive friends at 10 am with a service to follow at 11 am.  Inurnment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery and military honors will be conducted by Ft. Riley.  Pastor Bob Burns will officiate the service.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Brown Grand Theatre to support the history and local arts of Concordia.  Checks can be made in c/o Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, 325 W. 6th St., PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.  Online condolences may be sent via www.chaputbuoy.com.