Richard Allen Lemon

Richard Allen Lemon passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at the Rooks County Health Center at the age of 79. He was born on December 13, 1941 to Floyd and Lucille (Highley) Lemon in Phillips County Valley Township, Kansas. He was united in marriage to Janet B. Mueller on September 24, 1960 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Athol, Kansas. The couple was blessed with three children: Ty, Monica, and Stacey. Richard grew up in Smith Center and graduated from Smith Center High School in 1959. He went to work as an electrician and later owned RJ Electric in Plainville. He enjoyed his time in the outdoors hunting and fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Ty (Brenda) Lemon of Chapman, KS, Monica Ebbert of WaKeeney, KS, and Stacey (Pat) Dujakovich of Kansas City, MO; siblings, Elda Lovin of Leoti, KS, and Cleta (Gary) Smith of Smithville, MO; sister-in-law, Marion Lemon of Smith Center, KS; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Lucille Lemon; wife, Janet Lemon; siblings, Donald Lemon and Edna (Larry) Carroll; and son-in-law, Kim Ebbert. Family has chosen private services. Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Health Center and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.