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Richard E. Dunn

August 28, 1936 - January 7, 2020

Richard E. Dunn, age 83, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. He was born August 28, 1936, with his twin sister, Karma, in Richmond, California, to the late David Lorenzo, Sr. and Dorothy Pearl (Hill) Dunn. On July 23, 1978, in Reno, Nevada, he was united in marriage to Irene Francis Wheeler of Winding Gulf, West Virginia. She preceded him in death on October 3, 2010. Richard was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and served with his brother, David on the USS TORTUGA LSD26 as an IC Electrician. He retired as an electrician from the Atascadero School District in California and moved to Missouri in 1989 with his wife Irene. Together they opened Rene’s Café in Laurie. Richard was a life member of the George M. Waddell VFW Post 5178 in Gravois Mills. He is survived by his brother, David Dunn and wife Dolores of Versailles; nephew, Dave Roberson and wife Sanda of Versailles; great-niece, Stephanie (Roberson) Hilt and husband Will of Versailles; great-nephews, Davey Roberson and wife Jenny of Kirksville and Guy and William Roberson of Versailles; step-children, Manuel Lopes of Columbus, Ohio, Tony Lopes of Texas, Anna Mae Yerkes of Texas and Annette Lopes of Jefferson City and many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his twin sister, Karma Roberson and a step-son, Raymond Lopes. There are no services planned at this time. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Darbyville, Ohio with his wife, Irene. Memorial contributions are suggested to George M. Waddell VFW Post 5178 in Gravois Mills. Cremation arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

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Richard E. Dunn, age 83, of Versailles, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. He was born August 28, 1936, with his twin sister, Karma, in Richmond, California, to the late David Lorenzo, Sr. and... View Obituary & Service Information

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