Richard G. Rosenstock passed away June 26, at 80 years young. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, to Alfred and Bertha (Kaufmann) Rosenstock on September 15, 1940.
He was active in the Boy Scouts from a young age, achieving Eagle Scout at 13 years old, the youngest individual to achieve that honor at that time. His dedication to the Boy Scouts continued through his sons and grandson. Richard graduated from Southwest High School and then went off to the University of Texas. Richard came home and joined his father in the family business.
While attending Saturday morning services, he sat next to a girl and that was it! That girl was Sherrill Sixta. They were married on February 4, 1962. Their story began in that chance encounter and lasted for 59 years, two boys and five grandchildren. His daughter’s in-law helped a little with the grandchildren part.
He worked with Alfred for many years and went on to work in the computer industry. Owning his own company, Matrix Computer Group, and representing a number of computer tax systems. Richard “retired” to join his wife in real estate.
When they both finally retired, he was very proud of his work with The Jewish Genealogical Society and helping those all over the country find their Jewish loved ones. He also taught genealogy at the Johnson County Central Resource Library for a number of years, even into his late 70s.
Richard spent many years volunteering and as a speaker, explaining his journey of kidney failure and transplant success for the Kidney Foundation and Midwest Organ Transplant. He would bring his grandchildren with him to many of these events. Instilling the importance of organ donation and the mitzvah/good deed of giving life.
Richard, Dick, Dad or Grandpa were the names he answered too. He attended many of his grandchildren’s events both sports and religious.
He leaves behind a loving family, his wife Sherrill, children Allan and his wife Jackie, David and his wife Sandy. Six beautiful grandchildren, Ashly and her husband Gary Minnich, Rachel, Lizzy, Lauren, and Nick Rosenstock.
Dick never met a stranger and would pick up a conversation with anyone and everywhere he went. To honor that quality, his family is hosting a “nosh and share a story” on July 11 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the the Hearth Room at the Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty, Overland Park, KS 66204
There will be a private service
The family asks in lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Kidney Foundation, Midwest Organ Transplant, or any charity of your choice.
