Richard Neal Small, 87, of Eureka, formerly of Hillsboro, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, at his home.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Haensel-Oswald Funeral Home in Mackinaw is handling the arrangements.
Mr. Small was born March 30,1936 in St. Louis to Eaphrim and Lillian Cook Small. He married Margaret Wilson on June 29, 1957. He later married Joyce Rhoades in 1995.
Mr. Small worked as a school administrator for many years. He enjoyed golf and volunteered for many civic organizations in the area. He was an active member of the Eureka Methodist Church.
He is survived by his children, Lissa Small of South Dakota and Mark (Jamie) Small of Mackinaw; four grandchildren, Bruce Weihsmantel of Minneapolis, MN, Christopher Small of Mackinaw, Douglas (Amanda) Small of O’Fallon, MO, and Taylor Small of Mackinaw; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Connie Bauer of Andover, MN.
Mr. Small was preceded in death by his parents; his two wives; one sister, Joanne; and one brother, James.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, Joni and Friends or Christian Motorcycle Association-Run for The Son.
