Richard Tomlinson

Dick Tomlinson, 81, of Iola, Kansas, died Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at the Allen County Hospital in Iola. He was born July 5, 1929 in Atchison, Kansas the son of Roy N. and Sylvia F. (Jackson) Tomlinson. Dick graduated from high school in Rushville, Missouri and then received an associate degree from Highland Junior College in Kansas. He taught school at Bendena, Kansas along with serving in the United States Marine Corp Reserves. He was called to active duty to serve in the Korean War. On September 15, 1950 Dick married Beverly M. Wykert. After his military duty they lived in St. Joseph, Missouri from 1952 until 1969 and then in Rushville from 1969 until 1976. He worked for the Dugdale Packing Company and then the Fleming Company along with farming. They moved to several communities before coming to Iola in 1980. Dick was involved with Iola Meat Processors and then operated Perry's Restaurant and the Greenery. He later drove a truck for R.V.B. Trucking before his health caused him to semi-retire. For the last several years he has been working for Diebolt Lumber. He belonged to the Masonic Lodge and Shrine in St. Joseph, the Iola American Legion, and the First Christian Church. Dick enjoyed singing and sang with the Southeast Shavers Barbershop Group. SURVIVORS: His wife: Beverly Tomlinson of the home 4 Children: Steven W. Tomlinson of Rio Verde, AZ, Kevin L. Tomlinson of Bradenton, FL, Lisa M. Tomlinson of Baltimore, MD and Gary R. Tomlinson of Iola, KS 8 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren FUNERAL SERVICE: 3:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, at the First Christian Church in Iola. Pastor Dave McGullion will officiate. Cremation will follow the service. MEMORIAL CHOICES: First Christian Church or American Cancer Society Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .