Richard (Rick) L. Loft, 76, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
He was born February 20, 1947, in Quincy, Illinois to Harold and Ruth (Barkley) Loft.
He graduated from Cameron High School and Central Missouri State University. He later obtained his master’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University. Rick worked for Silgan Containers for over 30 years. He also served as Associate Pastor at Green Valley Baptist Church for 5 years, and on staff at Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church after retirement.
On May 17, 1969, he married Suzanne Hardin. She survives of the home.
Rick was a member of Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church where he had served as an elder for many years. His greatest joy was his grandchildren and he loved taking part in all their activities and just spending time with them.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Suzanne Loft; daughter, Julie Korell (Mark); brother, Robert Loft (Patty); sister, Rebecca Kester; grandchildren, Morgan Galvin (Alex), Jake Korell and Kolby Korell; great-grandchild, Jack Galvin; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, Frederick Boulevard Baptist Church. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
