MONTY LESTER RICHESIN

Monty Lester Richesin, 94, passed away on March 27, 2025. He was born in rural Lowry, Ark. on Oct. 10,1930; the son of Hugh and Kittie Richesin.
He married Frances Josephine Ingalls on Dec. 26, 1952. They were married for 70 years until Frances passed away on June 29, 2023. He was a teacher, principal, Boy Scout Leader, computer technician, farmer, fisherman, truck driver, tire salesman, school bus driver, construction worker, highway road crew worker, post office employee, baseball coach, basketball coach, and a church elder. As a church elder at First Christian Church in Monett and Republic he taught Bible study and delivered communion to shut ins.
He is survived by his two sons, Dale Richesin (Takeko Simms) and Randy (Sandy) Richesin; his five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Frances; three sisters: Maxine (Jack) Barger, Mary Ann (Clarence) Reed, and Daisy (Paul) Davis.
Services were held on Wednesday, April 2, at First Christian Church in Republic. He was laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery in Republic.