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Richard Carroll McQuiston

Male 1948 - 2025  (77 years)


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  • Name Richard Carroll McQuiston 
    Birth 28 Feb 1948  Maryville, Nodaway County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Death 28 Apr 2025  St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Obituary

      Richard McQuiston, 77, of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 in St. Joseph. He was born February 28, 1948, son of the late, Estella and Robert McQuiston. A proud Navy veteran, Richard served his country during the Vietnam War and was awarded three medals for his service. He was a lifelong tinkerer with an endless curiosity, always fixing, modifying, or exploring how things worked. An avid outdoorsman and Missouri Master Angler, he found joy in fishing, stargazing, and simply being in nature. Richard was also a passionate music lover with a vast vinyl collection that reflected his deep appreciation for sound and storytelling.
      He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Don McQuiston. He is survived by his children, Derin McQuiston (Brittany Ivy), Eric McQuiston, and Fallon McQuiston; his sister, Janice McQuiston; and his brother, Randy McQuiston.
      At Richard’s request, no services are scheduled at this time. He has been cremated under the care of Rupp Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.ruppfuneral.com.
    Person ID I9859  Family
    Last Modified 13 May 2025 

    Father Robert Carroll McQuiston,   b. 5 Jul 1923, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Oct 2009, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Estella Belle Gray,   b. 9 Jun 1928, Burlington Junction, Nodaway County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Nov 1999, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Marriage 20 Dec 1946  Troy, Doniphan County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Family ID F2035  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Lucy Goodin 
    Children 
    >1. Derin Carroll McQuiston
     2. Fallon Kaye McQuiston
    Family ID F10865  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 30 May 2025 

    Family 2   
    Children 
     1. Eric McQuiston
    Family ID F10866  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 30 May 2025 

  • Sources 
    1. [S4271] Rupp Funeral Home, online; 13 May 2025; Richard Carroll McQuiston obituary 2025.

    2. [S4079] St. Joseph News-Press, Robert C. McQuiston; obituary; 6 October 2009; Robert C. McQuiston; 29 March 2020.