On Sunday, September 20, a visitation will be held for Brian Richardson, Sr., beloved fiancé, father, grandfather, brother, father-in-law, uncle, and friend, who passed away on September 8, 2020 at the age of 71. Brian was preceded in death by his mother, Lorraine Richardson and father, Ed Richardson, Sr. He is survived by his fiancée, Tracy Vail; his son, Brian Richardson, Jr.; and his daughter, Julie (Richardson) Mayabb.
Born on November 6, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri, Brian led a life dedicated to his family and friends. He began his career as a teacher and coach and went on to get a master’s degree at Washington University in St. Louis. He eventually left education and became a successful business owner for nearly three decades.
Outside of work, Brian loved spending time with his family, especially at the Lake of the Ozarks and at holiday gatherings. He was an experienced traveler and had the opportunity to visit many places in the U.S. and abroad. He enjoyed reading and was always ready with a reference to some of his favorite book characters. Brian was an avid sports fan, enjoying hockey, boating, golf and most of all, baseball. He played quarterback in high school and played baseball from grade school through college and was inducted into the Greater St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007, where he was currently serving as treasurer.
Brian was very loved and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Services: Brian’s visitation will take place from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Kutis Funeral Home in South County at 5255 Lemay Ferry Road.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the Greater St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame (http://www.stlabhof.org/donations.html).
My condolences to all Brian’s family and friends. So very sorry to hear. May he Rest In Peace. ❤️
My condolences to all Brian’s family and friends. So very sorry to hear. May he Rest In Peace. ❤️
Julie, Brent, Brian Jr., and Family please know you are in all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love you all.
Julie, Brent, Brian Jr., and Family please know you are in all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love you all.
We were so saddened to hear the tragic news of Brian’s unexpected passing. Brian will always be remembered by his many baseball teammates from those magical days at SW High School. He was a fine pitcher …. always with a smile on his face and a great sense of humor.
We pass along our condolences to Brian’s family and friends. Brian will be missed. May he Rest In Peace.
We were so saddened to hear the tragic news of Brian’s unexpected passing. Brian will always be remembered by his many baseball teammates from those magical days at SW High School. He was a fine pitcher …. always with a smile on his face and a great sense of humor.
We pass along our condolences to Brian’s family and friends. Brian will be missed. May he Rest In Peace.
I’m so sad to lose one of my dearest friends. My sympathy and sincere condolences go to Tracy and to Brian’s entire family. I’ve known Brian since our grade school days; he excelled in everything he did, from academics to sports, to the many friendships he nurtured. But it was nine years ago after a high school reunion that Brian reached out to reunite a small group of friends. He became the nucleus of our group — the organizer of many activities and events. We loved his humor, energy, generosity, and creativity. Brian was a loyal and understanding friend whom I could always rely on and confide in. And his dry wit kept all of us laughing. He told stories — maybe even fibbing a little for effect — and he appreciated a good carrot cake. Super Bowl parties, birthday and holiday get-togethers just won’t be the same without Brian, our instigator-in-chief.
I will miss him so much.
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I’m so sad to lose one of my dearest friends. My sympathy and sincere condolences go to Tracy and to Brian’s entire family. I’ve known Brian since our grade school days; he excelled in everything he did, from academics to sports, to the many friendships he nurtured. But it was nine years ago after a high school reunion that Brian reached out to reunite a small group of friends. He became the nucleus of our group — the organizer of many activities and events. We loved his humor, energy, generosity, and creativity. Brian was a loyal and understanding friend whom I could always rely on and confide in. And his dry wit kept all of us laughing. He told stories — maybe even fibbing a little for effect — and he appreciated a good carrot cake. Super Bowl parties, birthday and holiday get-togethers just won’t be the same without Brian, our instigator-in-chief.
I will miss him so much.
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I’m glad I got to reunite with Brian last year at a golf tournament.
When we were teammates in Highschool, Brian NEVER thru me an incomplete pass.
My condolences go out to his family and friends who will miss him.
Rest In Peace Sweet Prince.
I’m glad I got to reunite with Brian last year at a golf tournament.
When we were teammates in Highschool, Brian NEVER thru me an incomplete pass.
My condolences go out to his family and friends who will miss him.
Rest In Peace Sweet Prince.
Brian Jr- My condolences to your family and friends. So very sorry to hear. God Bless!
Brian Jr- My condolences to your family and friends. So very sorry to hear. God Bless!
We were shocked and saddened by the news of Brian’s sudden death. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers to Tracy and all of Brian’ s many friends and family.
We were shocked and saddened by the news of Brian’s sudden death. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers to Tracy and all of Brian’ s many friends and family.
Winnie said it better than I can but I was also part of the small reunited group. I never really knew why we had high school reunions every ten years and then we had one at 45 years. But from that point on Brian was once again a very good friend , confidante, mentor, organizer, comedian, and the glue for our group.
My heart goes out to Tracy, Julie , Brian, and his entire family.
RIP Brian. You are missed❤️
Winnie said it better than I can but I was also part of the small reunited group. I never really knew why we had high school reunions every ten years and then we had one at 45 years. But from that point on Brian was once again a very good friend , confidante, mentor, organizer, comedian, and the glue for our group.
My heart goes out to Tracy, Julie , Brian, and his entire family.
RIP Brian. You are missed❤️
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of “Senior”. I am not sure what else to say except that his wonderful life will live on in the Richardson family memories……which i know pales in comparison to really having him here….but i hope that it is some small measure of comfort
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of “Senior”. I am not sure what else to say except that his wonderful life will live on in the Richardson family memories……which i know pales in comparison to really having him here….but i hope that it is some small measure of comfort
Tracy, Julie, Brian Jr. my deepest condolences go out to all of you and your family. I was so saddened to hear the loss of Brian. We had just talked about his trip, baseball, golf HOF happenings a few days earlier. We talked every week not only about the above items but how many new aches and pains we were developing in our Senior Years ! Yet the whole time we were laughing at each others new discoveries, saying we must have really abused our bodies when we were younger and had a great time doing it but eventually it is catching up with us! My point is I am going to really miss those talks especially his LAUGHTER and FRIENDSHIP and I know they will always be a huge memory for all of you. Brian would never say good-bye on the phone, he would say ‘See Ya” so I am not saying good-bye either just ‘See Ya” good friend!!
Tracy, Julie, Brian Jr. my deepest condolences go out to all of you and your family. I was so saddened to hear the loss of Brian. We had just talked about his trip, baseball, golf HOF happenings a few days earlier. We talked every week not only about the above items but how many new aches and pains we were developing in our Senior Years ! Yet the whole time we were laughing at each others new discoveries, saying we must have really abused our bodies when we were younger and had a great time doing it but eventually it is catching up with us! My point is I am going to really miss those talks especially his LAUGHTER and FRIENDSHIP and I know they will always be a huge memory for all of you. Brian would never say good-bye on the phone, he would say ‘See Ya” so I am not saying good-bye either just ‘See Ya” good friend!!
I will miss my Friend Brian and also the many times we played Golf together, our business discussions, Baseball in our early years, and dating Ladies, and his witty comments. My goal was to beat him just one time in chasing the little white ball. It NEVER happened!! RIP my Friend
I will miss my Friend Brian and also the many times we played Golf together, our business discussions, Baseball in our early years, and dating Ladies, and his witty comments. My goal was to beat him just one time in chasing the little white ball. It NEVER happened!! RIP my Friend
Our condolences! What a wonderful man. Sorry to hear this. Praying for the family..
Our condolences! What a wonderful man. Sorry to hear this. Praying for the family..
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss Julie! It breaks my heart for you. You are in my prayers and I love you❤️❤️❤️
I am so sorry for your tremendous loss Julie! It breaks my heart for you. You are in my prayers and I love you❤️❤️❤️
I was shocked to hear of Brian’s passing. I knew Brian and his parents from grade school on and from the Clifton Park neighborhood where we grew up. I remember rolling newspapers on his dad’s truck and watching Brian throw them to each house on the route. Just practice for his future baseball and football careers. Did business with him later in life and caught up with him at the class reunion. He had a great smile with those dimples and will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers for his family and friends. Rest In Peace Brian.
I was shocked to hear of Brian’s passing. I knew Brian and his parents from grade school on and from the Clifton Park neighborhood where we grew up. I remember rolling newspapers on his dad’s truck and watching Brian throw them to each house on the route. Just practice for his future baseball and football careers. Did business with him later in life and caught up with him at the class reunion. He had a great smile with those dimples and will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers for his family and friends. Rest In Peace Brian.
just heard this sad news…so sorry for your loss…I worked with Brian on many special projects through the years…He was a great man and always respected his way of doing business and going the extra mile…he will be missed…
just heard this sad news…so sorry for your loss…I worked with Brian on many special projects through the years…He was a great man and always respected his way of doing business and going the extra mile…he will be missed…