BRENT RICHARDS

Brent M. Richards, 34, of Saint Charles, Mo., died January 31, 2018. He was born in Columbia, Mo., on February 15 1983. Brent was the loving son of Norm and Linda (Mielke) Richards and caring brother of Allison Richards. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Clyde and Gladys Richards, Laurence andColleen Mielke, Uncles John Tripp and Daymon Rohrbacher, and Aunt Jena (Dusty) Mielke. Brent was the dear nephew of Ginny Richards and Barb (Richards) Tripp, Frank and Bonnie Mohr, Sharon and Steve Stranz, Gary Mielke, Mary Rohrbacher, fun loving cousin of many including Sara (Tripp) Betz and Meredith (Tripp) L’Heureux and friend to many. He leaves behind two faithful fur babies, his cat, Jerry Garcia and his dog, Bella Donna.

Brent was baptized and confirmed at St. John United Church of Christ in Saint Charles, Mo. He was a member of the youth choir and enjoyed participating in summer youth-group trips and activities.

Brent graduated from Duchesne High School, received his Associate of Arts and Applied Sciences degree from Saint Charles Community College, and attained a Bachelor degree of Liberal Studies in Political Science, Sociology and Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis (UMSL). He found joy and adventure through frisbee golfing, music festivals, camping, and fishing, but baseball was his sports passion.

Brent’s career consisted of various restaurant management positions. He most recently served as the General Manager of McAlister’s Deli in Saint Charles.

Family, friends and others whose lives Brent touched are invited to attend a Celebration of Life, which will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ 405 South Fifth Street, Saint Charles, MO 63301.

Charitable contributions in memory of Brent can be made to Five Acres Animal Shelter, 1099 Pralle Lane, Saint Charles, MO 63303 or to the Humane Society of Missouri 1201 Macklind Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63110.

Visit www.StLouisCremation.com to share condolences and sign the guest book in memory of Brent.