Dale Lynn Richardson, 73, of Ash Grove, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025.  He was born August 23, 1952, in Oakland, CA to Clarence and Martha (Stewart) Richardson. On June 6, 1981, Dale and Julie Koontz were united in marriage and shared over 44 years together.

Dale loved the Lord and sharing God's love was important to him. He enjoyed singing in the choir and just enjoyed the music. Dale enjoyed the Chiefs, golfing, and riding his motorcycle. He was a farmer and loved to watch things sprout, grow, and thrive. Dale loved his family and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Dale is survived by wife, Julie Richardson; children, Aaron Richardson and wife Heather, Hannah Hermreck and husband Blaine, Lydia Gainous and husband James, Miriam Powell and husband Brett, Nathan Richardson and wife Melissa, Laura Richardson; grandchildren, Lucy, Liam, Lochlan, Quinn; nieces, nephews, other family, and many friends.

Dale is preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Martha Richardson.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Crossway Baptist Church Mission Fund and may be left with the funeral home.

Visitation will be 10:00AM until noon, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. His final resting place will be Rock Prairie Cemetery, Halltown.