Richard "Dick"; born in Wichita, Kansas; passed away suddenly of an aorta aneurysm while visiting Santa Fe. He was survived by three sons: Craig, Daryl and Rod; and seven daughters: Adrienne, Madelynne, Erin, Nicolette, Marisa, RicheIle and Lindsay; and by eight grandchildren.
In 1930, Wichita, Kansas; Richard was enumerated with his parents Kirke F. and Katherine L. Mechem; siblings: Rose M., James H., and Kirke L. Mechem; and servant Margaret George (1930 Census).
In 1940, Topeka, Kansas; Richard was enumerated with his parents Kirke F. and Katherine Mechem; siblings: Rose Mary, James, and Kirke L. Mechem (1940 Census).
Richard's family moved to Topeka where he grew up. He had three great loves: psychology, tennis, and his family. During his youth, his father taught him tennis from old tennis manuals and a passion was born. Richard became well known in USTA sections including the states of Kansas, Florida, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. In 2005, he was named to the USTA Missouri Valley Section's Hall of Fame. He had a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and a private practice spanning 40 years. He enjoyed his clients and valued the act of helping people. In his last two years, he wrote a book "Couples in Conflicts". Richard was a fun, loving father to his eight natural children and two stepchildren from two marriages.
On 31 Aug 1945, Kansas; Richard (B: Wichita, Kansas), a resident of Topeka, Kansas, registered for the World War II ddraft. He was described as 5' 11", 140 pounds, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair, and employed by the Kansas State Historical Society. Next of kin was recorded as his father, Kirke Mechem (Draft Card). On 18 Dec 1945, Richard enlisted in the US Army at Fort Levenworth, Kansas (Army Enlistments).
A memorial service was held in Santa Fe.
In 1930, Wichita, Kansas; Richard was enumerated with his parents Kirke F. and Katherine L. Mechem; siblings: Rose M., James H., and Kirke L. Mechem; and servant Margaret George (1930 Census).
In 1940, Topeka, Kansas; Richard was enumerated with his parents Kirke F. and Katherine Mechem; siblings: Rose Mary, James, and Kirke L. Mechem (1940 Census).
Richard's family moved to Topeka where he grew up. He had three great loves: psychology, tennis, and his family. During his youth, his father taught him tennis from old tennis manuals and a passion was born. Richard became well known in USTA sections including the states of Kansas, Florida, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. In 2005, he was named to the USTA Missouri Valley Section's Hall of Fame. He had a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and a private practice spanning 40 years. He enjoyed his clients and valued the act of helping people. In his last two years, he wrote a book "Couples in Conflicts". Richard was a fun, loving father to his eight natural children and two stepchildren from two marriages.
On 31 Aug 1945, Kansas; Richard (B: Wichita, Kansas), a resident of Topeka, Kansas, registered for the World War II ddraft. He was described as 5' 11", 140 pounds, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair, and employed by the Kansas State Historical Society. Next of kin was recorded as his father, Kirke Mechem (Draft Card). On 18 Dec 1945, Richard enlisted in the US Army at Fort Levenworth, Kansas (Army Enlistments).
A memorial service was held in Santa Fe.
Richard "Dick"; born in Wichita, Kansas; passed away suddenly of an aorta aneurysm while visiting Santa Fe. He was survived by three sons: Craig, Daryl and Rod; and seven daughters: Adrienne, Madelynne, Erin, Nicolette, Marisa, RicheIle and Lindsay; and by eight grandchildren.
In 1930, Wichita, Kansas; Richard was enumerated with his parents Kirke F. and Katherine L. Mechem; siblings: Rose M., James H., and Kirke L. Mechem; and servant Margaret George (1930 Census).
In 1940, Topeka, Kansas; Richard was enumerated with his parents Kirke F. and Katherine Mechem; siblings: Rose Mary, James, and Kirke L. Mechem (1940 Census).
Richard's family moved to Topeka where he grew up. He had three great loves: psychology, tennis, and his family. During his youth, his father taught him tennis from old tennis manuals and a passion was born. Richard became well known in USTA sections including the states of Kansas, Florida, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. In 2005, he was named to the USTA Missouri Valley Section's Hall of Fame. He had a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and a private practice spanning 40 years. He enjoyed his clients and valued the act of helping people. In his last two years, he wrote a book "Couples in Conflicts". Richard was a fun, loving father to his eight natural children and two stepchildren from two marriages.
On 31 Aug 1945, Kansas; Richard (B: Wichita, Kansas), a resident of Topeka, Kansas, registered for the World War II ddraft. He was described as 5' 11", 140 pounds, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair, and employed by the Kansas State Historical Society. Next of kin was recorded as his father, Kirke Mechem (Draft Card). On 18 Dec 1945, Richard enlisted in the US Army at Fort Levenworth, Kansas (Army Enlistments).
A memorial service was held in Santa Fe.
In 1930, Wichita, Kansas; Richard was enumerated with his parents Kirke F. and Katherine L. Mechem; siblings: Rose M., James H., and Kirke L. Mechem; and servant Margaret George (1930 Census).
In 1940, Topeka, Kansas; Richard was enumerated with his parents Kirke F. and Katherine Mechem; siblings: Rose Mary, James, and Kirke L. Mechem (1940 Census).
Richard's family moved to Topeka where he grew up. He had three great loves: psychology, tennis, and his family. During his youth, his father taught him tennis from old tennis manuals and a passion was born. Richard became well known in USTA sections including the states of Kansas, Florida, Louisiana, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. In 2005, he was named to the USTA Missouri Valley Section's Hall of Fame. He had a Ph.D in Clinical Psychology and a private practice spanning 40 years. He enjoyed his clients and valued the act of helping people. In his last two years, he wrote a book "Couples in Conflicts". Richard was a fun, loving father to his eight natural children and two stepchildren from two marriages.
On 31 Aug 1945, Kansas; Richard (B: Wichita, Kansas), a resident of Topeka, Kansas, registered for the World War II ddraft. He was described as 5' 11", 140 pounds, ruddy complexion, blue eyes, blonde hair, and employed by the Kansas State Historical Society. Next of kin was recorded as his father, Kirke Mechem (Draft Card). On 18 Dec 1945, Richard enlisted in the US Army at Fort Levenworth, Kansas (Army Enlistments).
A memorial service was held in Santa Fe.
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