Robert “Bob” Phillip Richardson Sr., age 84 of Alton, Missouri, passed away August 9, 2025, in West Plains, Missouri. He was born July 16, 1941, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Luther and Gladys (Roeder) Richardson.
Bob married Paula Heitzmann Flick in 1995. They were together for over thirty years. Bob cherished Paula and she was so dear to his heart, that he always called her “Dear”.
Bob enjoyed riding his Harley, he loved the sound of the roaring pipes and the wind in his face. His hobby was collecting eagles. Bob retired from AOSmith after 35 years as an electrician. He was a member of the Amvets Post 98 in West Plains, Missouri and was a PER of Alton-Thayer Elk #2545. Bob AKA “Asshole Bob” will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Paula “Dear”; two sons Robert Richardson Jr. and Joe Richardson; one daughter Jennie Richardson; one stepson Sean Flick (Jamie); seven grandkids Kaylee, Erick, Jessica, Josh, Fiona, Karina, and Paxton; one great-grandkid Niko; and many friends and other family members.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Glice “Dick” Richardson and Clifford Richardson; one son James Richardson; one daughter Lynette Richardson.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
