Richard Augustus Seagrave Sr. passed away on September 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Barbara Ann Grant Seagrave, six children Richard Jr. (Jill) Seagrave, Jane (John) Souder, Bill (Jodell) Seagrave, Laurie (Jim) Kupec, Bonnie (John) Bolling, Carole (Mike) Bruns, 16 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

93 years ago, Dick was born on March 16, 1928, in Uxbridge, Massachusetts to Reginald and Florence Lunn Seagrave.  His mother was a direct descendant from Peregrine White who was born on the Mayflower. Dick was the eldest of six children.

Dick graduated from Worcester Poly Tech in Massachusetts with a degree in Mechanical Engineering while playing college football and baseball.  On June 25, 1948, Dick and Barbara were married in South Athol, MA.

Dick’s career took him to many places and he and his family made their home in many states. His first stop was Connecticut where he worked for Remington Arms and co-designed the Colt Magnum 44 cartridge. With Barbara’s skill and love of adventure, the couple packed up the family numerous times for bigger and better opportunities.  While living in Wisconsin, Dick received his M.B.A. from Northwestern University in Chicago.  This landed him a position in London, England. His success with Case International earned him the country’s award for manufacturing excellence bestowed upon him by Queen Elizabeth herself.

After 6 years of living and traveling overseas, Dick and Barb retired to Springfield, Missouri where 4 of their adult children, 9 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren now live.

Dick played golf all over the world. His passion for the sport became his daily routine when he and Barbara built their dream retirement home on the 12th hole of Highland Springs golf course.  Dick still holds the record at Highland for the most rounds played by anyone.  He earned 9 hole-in-ones as a personal record.  He welcomed playing golf or tennis with anyone.  Barbara would often join him on the range or riding along cheering him on.

Dick’s greatest achievement in life was being a husband, a father, a grandpa, a great-grandpa, and a mentor to his children.  Everyone who knows him will remember his zest for life, his friendliness, helpfulness, his sharing of sage advice, his laugh, and his love of family.  He always wanted people around him: “stay for dinner, watch a game on tv, have a snack”.  Family and friends knew an Andy’s hot fudge and raspberry concrete, a visit in the afternoon, or an impromptu dinner would make his day.

Dick’s number one fan and love of his life was his high school sweetheart and wife, Barbara.  Together they taught us that through good times and rough times, family comes first. Dick never left the house without a kiss goodbye and always returned with a kiss hello.  He lived a remarkable life and we, his family, are proud and humbled to carry forward his legacy.

A celebration of life will be held in October, where Dick will get his last kiss goodbye until such future time when he will once again get his kiss hello. More details can be found at GreenlawnFuneralHome.com