Richard Harvey (Dick) Price
May 12, 1916 ~ January 20, 2007
Price, Richard Harvey (Dick), 90, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2007. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 P. M., Saturday, January 27, 2007 at University Congregational Church 9209 E. 29th St North. Dick is survived by his wife, Harriett K. Price and five children, Richard H. Price, Jr (wife Becky) of Wichita, KS; Robert B. Price (wife Vikki) of Rogers, AR; Cynthia H. Price-Glynn (husband Philip) of Boston, MA, James C. Price (wife Sandy) of Wichita, KS; and Bruce H. Price (wife Eileen) of Boston, MA; eleven grandchildren, Robert Sean Price, Elizabeth Erin Shore, Rebecca Hilary Price, Richard Harvey Price, III, Ashley Amber Price, Jennifer Eva Price-Bedwell, Ryan Hesser Price, Douglas Brian Price, Justin Campbell Price, Shannon Michelle Price, Joshua Cameron Price; ten great-grandchildren, Sydney, Dekker, Savannah, Summer, Deacon, David, Elizabeth, Jordan, Evan and Price; and one great-great grandchild, Seth. Dick is also survived by two nephews, Will G. Price, III (wife Kristin); and Alfred McGregor Campbell (wife Sara); and one niece, Allison Price. Dick was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Campbell (Jul 23, 1951) (mother of Dick Price, Jr, Bob Price and Jim Price). Dick was born in Wichita, KS on May 12, 1916 to Eva M. Price and Will G. Price. He went to Riverside Elementary School, old Central Intermediate School, and graduated from Wichita High School North in 1934, where he was a quarterback in football, a guard in basketball and played golf. He was selected as one of the 75 Notables at the North High School 75th Anniversary on Oct 1, 2005. He graduated with a BA from Wichita University in 1938 with a major in economics and mathematics. He was a member of Wichita University Honor Five, Blue Key, President of his Class for 2 yrs, President of Phi Upsilon Sigma fraternity, and took ROTC at WU and was commissioned a 2LT in 1938. He served with the 84th Infantry Division in Europe where he fought in the “Battle of the Bulge” and in the Rohr and Rhine River crossings during WWII. He received the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and the Russian Order of the Fatherland Medals, ending with the rank of Major. He was President of Dick Price Motors from 1946 to 1980. Dick was elected to the Board of Directors Fourth National Bank from 1952 to 1992 and served as Director for the Fourth Financial Corp. He married Harriett Kinloch Heimburger on Sept 2, 1953, and became the father for her two children from her previous marriage, Cynthia and Bruce. Dick was 33rd degree Scotishrite Mason (1955), member of Consistory, Midian Shrine and Wichita Lodge #99. He was Fund Chairman of United Way in 1952, President of the Wichita Downtown Kiwanis Club in 1964, President of the Wichita State University Alumni Association in 1970, First Chairman of Walk for Mankind - Project Concern in 1970, and was Co-founder of the Mid-American All Indian Center with his wife Harriett and Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Mid-American All-Indian Center in 1976. Along with raising a family and running a business, his passion was playing golf, where he was extremely successful. Dick was Low Amateur during the National Saint Paul Open in 1937; won the Kansas State Golf Title in 1940; (Served in the U.S. Army 8 Nov 1940 - 30 Jan 1946), won the Wichita City Golf Title 4 times in 1938, 1940, 1946, and 1955; was second in the International Seniors Tournament- Gleneagles, Scotland in 1973; won the Wichita City Seniors 1984, 1986; and won the Kansas State Seniors 1974, 1984, 1986. Dick shot his age for the first time on June 19, 1985 with a score of 68 at the age of 69 at Crestview Country Club, Wichita, KS, and shot his age or better for the 738th time on June 10, 2003, when he shot an 86 at the age of 87 at Crestview Country Club. Dick shot 4 hole-in-ones during his life, in 1937, 1946, 1981, and 1986. The family respectfully requests no flowers. A memorial has been established with the Wichita Scottish Rite Center, 332 E. 1st Street, Wichita, KS 67202 or the Save DARFUR, US Fund for UNICEF, 333 East 38th ST, New York, NY 10016. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
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When I think of Dick Price, I think of a true gentleman. He was consistently gracious. While in high school in the ’60s I interviewed him, perhaps in connection with a Boy Scout or school project. He was so kind, and I felt very comfortable talking with him. I was impressed by his integrity, and that reputation was affirmed by others over the years. Dick Price had an authentic concern for people. When he learned in December, 1977 that I was planning to resign my position as a Second Vice President at Chicago’s largest bank, he expressed concern that I was making a mistake. I was touched that he cared enough to communicate this. Over the years I always enjoyed seeing Dick Price. He had a wonderful smile and it always felt good to see him. I was out of town, and was sorry to miss the funeral. Condolences and best wishes to the Price family from Dick Coe.
Mrs Price & family: I would like to extend my deepest regrets for your loss and my thoughts are with each of you at this difficult time. I had the privledge of working for Mr. Price at the Lincoln-Mercury store and would like to say that it was a true honor to not only work for him, but to have known him. He was a true gentleman and a very fair employer who truly did care about his employees. May God be with you at this time until you are able to reunite with him.
To the Price Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the death of Mr. Price. I have such wonderful memories of Mr. and Mrs. Price from the days that I would visit them weekly. I am so very sad, I know how much he meant to all of you. You are all in my prayers.
Dear Price Family: I was so sorry to learn of Dick’s death and know what a difficult time this can be for all of you. He was a man of vision, spirit, joy, and passion. I am certain that he passed these qualities on to his family. He has left a remarkable legacy. His spirit lives on in each of you. I remember the glint in his eye as he perused the golf course ahead of him. His reputation on the links is legandary. Hold on to the many wonderful memories you have of him, for they are a permanent part of each of you, and will always be there for you to enjoy. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly and sincerely, Jinx Saggau Moore
DICK IT WAS GOOD TO SEE YOU WHEN I WAS WITH TOM A WEEK + AGO, THE SAD PART THOUGH WAS TO LEARN OF YOUR DAD’S FAILING HEALTH. I LEARNED YESTERDAY OF HIS PASSING AND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HE WAS A GENTLEMAN AND GOOD GUY AND I AM SURE YOU HAVE MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES TO SUSTAIN YOU. PLEASE ACCEPT AND EXTEND MY CONDOLENCES TO ALL IN YOUR FAMILY. SINCERELY, RIC
To the Richard (Dick) Price surviving family: Thank you Lord, for letting me be an acquaintance/friend of Richard (Dick) Price. I was a part of his life. I worked with Dick at McDonald Park Golf Course, teaching Jr. Golf in the Wichita program. He was a faithful mentor to many golfers getting their start. Dick’s social presence, his relationship with those youngsters was on a par with his golf skills. We played together occasionally at Wichita Country Club, what a treat for me. One event we played as partners at Prairie Dunes, Hutchison, memorable. No need for me to comment further, you folks knew him better than I. I hope he was blest in dying as he lived.
I worked as secretary and payroll clerk for Dick Price from the time he opened his Lincoln Mercury dealership until August of 1951. I felt it was a privilege to work for him as he was a true gentlemen and very considerate of his employees. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Our husband/father, Kenneth (Sarge) Riggs, sold cars for Mr. Price in the 70s, and son/brother was also lot boy during the same time for Mr. Price. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy is with the Price family during this time.