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Arleigh Richard “Dick” Imel

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Birth	:	6 Dec 1926 Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA
Death	:	10 Nov 2020 Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Johnson County Chapel and Memorial Gardens, Overland Park, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.9230995, -94.6686020
Plot	:	Last Supper Lawn Crypt Garden, Lot 113, A
Inscription	:	Together Forever, Married 70 Years
Description	:	Arleigh Richard “Dick” Imel, 93, devoted husband of Ethel, passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 10, 2020, at Sharon Lane Health and Rehabilitation in Shawnee, KS from complications of advanced age. Dick was born December 6, 1926 in Muskogee, OK to Arley James and Hazel Mary (Detlor) Imel. His childhood was spent in Muskogee close to both sets of his grandparents and his Detlor aunts and uncles. In 1940, he moved with his family to Topeka, KS, when his folks opened a “Bama Pie” pie bakery there near the... Read More	Arleigh Richard “Dick” Imel, 93, devoted husband of Ethel, passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 10, 2020, at Sharon Lane Health and Rehabilitation in Shawnee, KS from complications of advanced age. Dick was born December 6, 1926 in Muskogee, OK to Arley James and Hazel Mary (Detlor) Imel. His childhood was spent in Muskogee close to both sets of his grandparents and his Detlor aunts and uncles. In 1940, he moved with his family to Topeka, KS, when his folks opened a “Bama Pie” pie bakery there near the end of the Depression. Dick graduated from Topeka High School in December 1944 and was called to service in the U. S. Army shortly after. He served in the Philippines before returning to Kansas to resume his education at Kansas State University on the GI Bill in 1947. While completing his degree in business, he met the love of his life, Ethel May Gorgas. They married on August 5, 1950 at the home of Ethel’s foster parents, Janet and Addison Meschke, in Hutchinson, KS. Dick worked for 40 years for Universal Underwriters where he started out as a claims adjuster and advanced to assistant VP of worker’s compensation claims at the company’s home office here in Kansas City. He was an accomplished home winemaker and wildlife lover. Besides maintaining quite the wild bird haven in their back yard, Dick volunteered with Johnson County Parks and Recreation’s bluebird restoration project where he helped establish and maintain over 100 nesting boxes in Shawnee Mission Park. This helped Johnson County earn the designation of “Bluebird Capital of Kansas”. Dick and Ethel were blessed with three children, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Terry Lee (Marilyn) Imel of Lawrence, KS and their daughter, Lauren Imel (Rod Smith) and children Olive and Arlo, and their son, Brian Imel (Christy) and sons Robert and Henry; Junia Gail Imel of Denver, CO; and Marcia Linn “Marcy” (Randy) Johnson of rural Concordia, KS and their son Alex Johnson (Ali) and daughter Charlotte, and daughter Erica Johnson, and son Braden Johnson. Dick was preceded in death by his parents and brother William F “Bill” Imel and infant brother Robert Leroy Imel. This last August, Dick and Ethel observed their 70th wedding anniversary. Sadly, however, they were unable to share that auspicious occasion due to being in separate facilities because of the coronavirus pandemic. Dick was the nicest and most respectful gentleman and friend to all he met and a loving and devoted husband and father to his wife and children. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. A private family service and burial will take place November 14 at Johnson County Funeral Chapel and Memorial Gardens in Overland Park. In lieu of flowers please send Memorials to your local food bank or wildlife charity. Dad would be so honored to have those who knew and loved him to support these important causes.

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Arleigh Richard “Dick” Imel's memorial is located at: Johnson County Chapel and Memorial Gardens, Overland Park, Johnson County, USA.
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Arleigh Richard “Dick” Imel death on 10 Nov 2020 in Shawnee, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.9230995
Longitude: -94.6686020

Family Members:

Parent

Arley James Imel

(1899 - 1966)

Hazel Mary Detlor Imel McCord

(1899 - 1986)

Spouse

Ethel May Gorgas Imel

(1925 - 2020)

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1. Johnson County Chapel and Memorial Gardens
Overland Park, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9230995, -94.6686020

2. Overland Park 9/11 Memorila
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Coordinate: 38.9027040, -94.6830840

3. Tomahawk Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8869019, -94.6675034

4. Valley View Columbarium and Memorial Garden
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5. Christ Church Anglican Disciples' Garden
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6. Linwood Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9571000, -94.6271300

7. Church of the Resurrection Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 38.8798100, -94.6413300

8. New Santa Fe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9071007, -94.6054993

9. Saint Peter's Episcopal Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 38.9266130, -94.5905100

10. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8838900, -94.7330100

11. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9014015, -94.5911026

12. Corinth Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9783000, -94.6266700

13. Woolford Farm Grounds
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Coordinate: 38.9822388, -94.6332169

14. Mount Moriah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9375810, -94.5814490

15. Resurrection Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9763985, -94.7277985

16. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9666748, -94.7418594

17. Antioch Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9934807, -94.6868896

18. Asbury Memorial Garden
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Coordinate: 38.9932800, -94.6470000

19. Lenexa Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9681015, -94.7416992

20. Davis Burying Ground
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Coordinate: 38.8756256, -94.5937119

21. Williams Family Cemetery
Olathe, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8603000, -94.7230100

22. Klapmeyer Cemetery
Kansas City, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8777200, -94.5891200

23. Douglas Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9608345, -94.5779724

24. Colonial Church Garden of Life
Prairie Village, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0009900, -94.6300200