Richard Fred Macha, Jr.

- 2017

• Name	Richard Fred Macha
  Suffix	Jr.
  Nickname	Dick
  Born	Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	29 Nov 2017
  Person ID	I8660	Rossville
  Last Modified	24 Aug 2018

  
  

  Father	Richard Fred Macha, Sr.,   d. 1980
  Mother	Helen T Martinek Macha,   b. 26 Oct 1910, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 15 Jul 2003, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 92 years)
  Married	2 Sep 1931
  Family ID	F1907	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Orpha Glee Remer Macha
  Married	14 Jun 1952	Burlington, Coffey County, Kansas
  Children	1. Richard M Macha   2. Rhonda Macha Buzbee
  Documents		Marriage- Remer, Orpha-Macha, Richard Remer-Macha Wedding A beautiful home wedding was held Saturday afternoon, June 14, 1952, in Burlington, Ks., that united in marriage, Miss Orphan Glee Remer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Remer, of Burlington, and Richard Fred Macha, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Macha of Council Grove. The Rev. Drexel Farrell, pastor of the Christian church at Burlington, read the double ring ceremony at 3 o'clock before an improvised altar banked with baskets of white gladioli and fern and lighted by tall tapers in candelabra. Richard Robbins was the soloist and Miss Joyce Griffith was the pianist. The beautiful bride was given in marriage by her father. For her wedding she chose a ballerina length gown of white net and lace over slipper satin. Her finger tip veil of bridal illusion was held in place by a tiara of orange blossoms, and her only jewelry was a pearl necklace, a gift of the groom. She carried a white Bible, topped with a deep purple orchid and accented with white satin streamers. Mrs. Jack McMillan, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a ballerina length gown of blue chiffon, and carried a colonial bouquet of spring flowers. Bennie Macha brother of the groom was best man and ushers were LeRoy Krause of Council Grove and Darrell Wood of Burlington. Ricky Scott, nephew of the bride, Overland Park, was the ring bearer. The reception was held immediately following the ceremony, at the home of the bride's parents. The bridal table was beautifully appointed and centered with a large three tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom. Mrs. Lauren Scott cut the cake, Cora Lee Irwin, Barbara Shepp and Patty Paxon poured punch, and Mrs. Larry Edwards, Topeka was in charge of the guest book. Mrs. Remer, mother of the bride, wore a gown of grey lace, with matching accessories. Mrs. Macha, mother of the groom, wore a pale green sheer with matching accessories. Both mothers had corsages of pink split carnations. Mr. and Mrs. Macha, left after the reception on a honeymoon trip to Rockaway Beach, Missouri. For traveling she chose a mauve colored suit with a navy blue and white accessories and a corsage of yellow carnations. They will be at home to their friends at 1023 1/2 Commercial, Emporia, after June 18. Mrs. Macha is a sophomore at Kansas State Teachers college, Emporia, and is a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, social sorority. Mr. Macha, is also a sophomore at Kansas State Teachers college, Emporia, and is a member of Phi Sigma Epsilon; social fraternity. Out of town guests attending were: Anita McGrew, Leroy Krause and Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Macha and Ben Council Grove, Mr. and Mrs. J.M. McMillan, San Francisco, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Scott, Sally Sue and Ricky, Overland Park, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Macha, Mrs. Bertha Martinek Delia, Ks., Mr. and Mrs. Edward Macha, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Edwards, Topeka; Mr. and Mrs. Bennie J. Martinek; Emil Martinek, Rossville. Miss Donna Mahon, Miss Nancy, Mahon, Miss Rita Deitrickson, mr. and Mrs. Shoebrook, Miss Cora Lee Irwin, Emporia, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Remer Bill Freeman, Darrell Whistler, Nellie Evans, Rev. and Mrs. Drexel G. Farrell, Miss Jean Skoepel, Pat Paxon, Barbara Shepp, Darrel Wood, all of Burlington, Mrs. Laura Rasin, Mrs. Betty Sandford, Mr. and Mrs. John Rutledge, Phillis, and Martha Ann of Lebo. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Macha Sr., are former Rossville residents and the groom is a grandson of Mrs. Agnes Martinek of Rossville and Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Macha, of Delia. [From 14 Jun 1952]
  Last Modified	26 Nov 2019 01:59:05
  Family ID	F1154	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Married - 14 Jun 1952 - Burlington, Coffey County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

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  Obituary- Macha, Jr., Richard Richard “Dick” Macha Macha, Richard ‘Dick’ died peacefully on Tuesday, November 29,2017 at the age of 85. Dick is survived by two children, Richard M. (Rachel), and Rhonda Buzbee. He is also survived by nine grandchildren, Andy (Katie), Adam, Alex (Ashton), and Alan Buzbee, and Aaron, Abbey, Ashley, Anthony, and Austin Macha. He was blessed with four great grandchildren, Jackson, Andrew, Michael and Gloria Buzbee. Dick was a brother to the late Ben Macha. Dick was born in Delia, KS to Richard Fred and Helen T. Macha. They moved to Council Grove, KS when he was 12, where he graduated from Council Grove High School in 1950. Dick attended Kansas State Teachers College, Emporia, KS and graduated with honors. During college, he was a member of the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve. In 1954, he entered the Army and proudly served his country during the cold war, patrolling the Iron Curtain along the German-Czech border. Dick began his career in 1956 with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, entering the Executive Development Program in Topeka, KS. He held many management positions in Topeka, KS, Fort Worth, TX, Springfield, MO and St. Louis. He retired in 1991 in St. Louis as Assistant Vice President, Information Systems Network Support. Dick was a life member of The American Legion Post 31 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1650. At Dick’s request, there will be no funeral services. Memorial gifts may be made to: Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. ‘Thank a veteran every day!’ The family would like to sincerely thank caregiver, Maureen and good friend, Jerry for their abundant love and support. They would also like to thank the caregivers at St. Luke’s Hospital and St. Luke’s Rehabilitation for their kind attention during his final weeks.