Richard Eugene “Rick” Petrechko

Richard Eugene “Rick” Petrechko

Richard Eugene “Rick” Petrechko, age 67, a resident of Fort Scott, Kan., passed away early Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, at the Kansas City Hospice House after injuries her received in an accident at his home in November of last year. He was born Oct. 29, 1954, in Independence, Mo., the son of Richard Petrechko and Berniece Pitts Petrechko. Rick was raised by his mother and step-father, John Buell. Rick graduated from the Truman High School in Independence, Mo. He was currently employed by Extrusions, Inc. in Fort Scott. Rick enjoyed fishing and barbecuing. He also enjoyed reading historical books and listening to music. He was an avid fan of the Rolling Stones and enjoyed going to many different concerts over the years.

Survivors include his children, Jessica Lynn Petrechko Conley of New Jersey, Bradley Petrechko (Rosalina) of Fort Scott, Rex Petrechko (Erin) of Florida and step-children, E. J. Willard of Nebraska and Vanessa Willard of Fort Scott and 11 grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother, Berniece Buell of Fort Scott and two sisters, Paula Hochstedler (Mike) of Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Karen Mix (Mike) of Fort Scott. He was preceded in death by his step-father, John Buell, step-brother, Steve Buell and longtime companion and best friend, Lynette Vann.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 at the Cheney Witt Chapel. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Mirza Transportation Fund or the Paws & Claws Animal Shelter and may be left in care of the Cheney Witt Chapel, 201 S. Main, P.O. Box 347, Fort Scott, KS. Words of remembrance may be submitted to the online guestbook at cheneywitt.com.