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Richard 'Rick' Looker
RICHARD “RICK" FINLEY LOOKER
Springfield, Mo.
Richard "Rick" Finley Looker, 70, of Springfield, Mo., passed away suddenly Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, after a brief illness.
Rick was born Dec. 2, 1951, in Wichita, Kan. He was the son of Richard F. Looker (deceased) and Joanne M. Johnson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
He leaves behind his wife, Terry; and children, Matt Looker and wife, Lauren, and Rachel Looker and her partner, Keith Wallis. He is also survived by his siblings, Martin Looker and Jane Looker of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Rick's favorite retirement pastime was golfing with friends and his son at HHCC. He also enjoyed consulting for his friends at Phoenix Decor in Bolivar, Mo.
A visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Gorman-Schrapf Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life following from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hickory Hills Country Club.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that any donations be made to National Public Radio.
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