Richard Stedman

Richard Dean Stedman, age 76, of Langston, passed away Monday evening, November 19, 2012 at Metron of Greenville. The son of Carol Richard & Frances Adelia (McDiarmid) Stedman, he was born on April 25, 1936 in Lake Odessa and grew up in the Gowen area. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Richard served following the Korean War and then worked at the former Gibson Refrigerator Company where he retired as a hi-lo driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was a skilled woodworker. On June 29, 1990 he married the former Margaret W. Wiggins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Eileen Lowry on Nov. 15, 1993, and Phyllis Ann Roger on Feb. 7, 2012. Surviving are his devoted wife, Margaret Stedman of Langston; a brother, Darrell Lee Stedman; and many nieces, nephews, and special friends. Visitation is Monday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, 511 S. Franklin Street, Greenville, where funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon. Pastor Tom Bush of Langston Church will officiate and burial, with full military honors, will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery near Battle Creek. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Richard Stedman, please visit our flower store.