1932
Richard
2016
Richard L. (Dick) Cromwell
October 13, 1932 — March 8, 2016
Richard L. (Dick) Cromwell, 83, passed away at his home in Overland Park, KS on March 8th, 2016. He was born on October 13, 1932 in Rockford, Illinois to Louis R. and Carolyn (Keyt) Cromwell. Dick graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois in 1955, where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity.
In 1955, Dick moved to Kansas City, Missouri and lived on the Plaza at the Casa Loma apartments. It was there that he met his wife, Jody May (deceased), and formed lifelong friendships with a group of Casa Loma residents. Dick and Jody were married in 1961, and had three children who they raised in Overland Park, KS.
Dick served in the United States Army, initially on active duty. He later transitioned to the U.S. Army Reserves and was honorably discharged at the rank of Major.
He started his career in truck leasing in Kansas City in the late 1960s with Feld Truck Leasing. He was instrumental in the formation and success of the truck leasing organization, Idealease. He worked many years traveling the country teaching the art and science of lease and rental.
After spending a few years in Cary, Illinois, and Hilton Head, South Carolina, Dick and Jody returned to Overland Park in 1997. Dick’s wife, Jody, suddenly passed away in 2001. Following her death, he spent many years volunteering at the Overland Park Arboretum in her honor.
Dick was very involved in sports, both as a participant and coach. In his retirement he was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching sports on television. He served as a Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 387 at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church for many years.
During his lifetime he was an active member, elder, and deacon at both the Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church of Stanley.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Jody, his mother, Carolyn, his father, Louis, and his only sibling, Patricia.
Dick is survived by his son Rick, his daughter Jane Francis (Jim), His son Jim (Melissa), & seven grandchildren: Ally, A.J., Thomas, Marisa, Chloe, Katie, and Brody. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Overland Park Arboretum or to the Presbyterian Church of Stanley.
In 1955, Dick moved to Kansas City, Missouri and lived on the Plaza at the Casa Loma apartments. It was there that he met his wife, Jody May (deceased), and formed lifelong friendships with a group of Casa Loma residents. Dick and Jody were married in 1961, and had three children who they raised in Overland Park, KS.
Dick served in the United States Army, initially on active duty. He later transitioned to the U.S. Army Reserves and was honorably discharged at the rank of Major.
He started his career in truck leasing in Kansas City in the late 1960s with Feld Truck Leasing. He was instrumental in the formation and success of the truck leasing organization, Idealease. He worked many years traveling the country teaching the art and science of lease and rental.
After spending a few years in Cary, Illinois, and Hilton Head, South Carolina, Dick and Jody returned to Overland Park in 1997. Dick’s wife, Jody, suddenly passed away in 2001. Following her death, he spent many years volunteering at the Overland Park Arboretum in her honor.
Dick was very involved in sports, both as a participant and coach. In his retirement he was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching sports on television. He served as a Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 387 at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church for many years.
During his lifetime he was an active member, elder, and deacon at both the Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church of Stanley.
Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Jody, his mother, Carolyn, his father, Louis, and his only sibling, Patricia.
Dick is survived by his son Rick, his daughter Jane Francis (Jim), His son Jim (Melissa), & seven grandchildren: Ally, A.J., Thomas, Marisa, Chloe, Katie, and Brody. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Overland Park Arboretum or to the Presbyterian Church of Stanley.
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