Former Missouri Senator Ron Richard dies

Former Missouri Senator Ron Richard dies

MISSOURI — Former Missouri senator and member of MSSU’s Board of Governors, Ron Richard, passed away Friday morning. In a statement from Missouri Southern State University acknowledging Richard’s passing, the school said: “Senator Ron Richard dedicated his life to public service and is one of the university’s most distinguished graduates,” said Dr. Dean Van Galen, […]

Former Joplin mayor, state senator Ron Richard dies

Ron Richard, a former mayor of Joplin and former Republican state representative and senator, has died.

Missouri legend Ron Richard passes away

Ronald Richard, the only Missourian to serve as both Speaker of the Missouri House of Representatives and President Pro Tem of the Missouri Senate passed away last night.