Richard Howard Harding

Richard Howard Harding, 73, of Shiloh, IL, born Friday, December 8, 1950, in Wright Patterson AFB, OH, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Richard worked as a purchasing manager for Dazor Manufacturing in St. Louis, MO. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Shiloh, IL. He played bass guitar in several weekend cover bands for 20 + years. Richard supported many dog rescue agencies by adopting many fur babies and adoring them throughout the years. He was proud to be a United States Marine Veteran, serving with the Marines during the Vietnam War.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Wife, Da`Niel, nee Keeley, Harding
• Parents, James H. and Duretta, nee Reel, Harding
• Step-son, Richard Ed Huster
• Step-son-in-law, Kevin McMahon

Surviving are his:

• Sister, Carol (Richard) Hannasch of Oceanside, CA
• Brother, James (Cathy) Harding II of Glen Carbon, IL
• Step-daughter, Marianne McMahon of Trenton, IL
• Step-daughter-in-law, Pam Dauphin of Fairview Heights, IL
• Grandsons:
  • Shane (Sam) McMahon
  • Pete Huster
• Nieces and Nephews:
  • Andrew Harding
  • Ashley Harding
  • Alyssa (Jon) Todd
  • Alex (Jeremy) Tripp
  • Jayson (Diane) Buhle
  • Marina Buhle
  • Natalie Buhle
• Great Niece and Nephews:
  • Jack Trip
  • Hayden Buhle
  • Kitty Buhle

Memorials: In lieu of flowers please give to your favorite no-kill animal rescue shelter.

Funeral: Private Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.