Richard L. Sarver, 73, of Hollister, Missouri

Obituary for Richard L. Sarver

  The Celebration of Life services for Richard L. Sarver, 73, of Hollister, Missouri will be held on February 24, 2023 at 11:00Hrs at Snapp -Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory. Pastor David Wagner, Branson Baptist Church, will officiate.  Interment will be held at the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery with full Military Honors by the Branson Veterans of America 913 Honor Guard. Rick entered into rest on January 27, 2023.

Richard Lindsay Sarver was born on November 25, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to William and Mary (Jacobs) Sarver.  He was a graduate of the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration.  After graduation he worked in the industry for several years before transitioning to food sales with Sysco Food Service.  Rick married his beloved wife Janice on March 28, 1988. He moved to Hollister in 1998 and worked in Real Estate and then Lowes for seven years before his retirement.  Rick was very active with the City of Hollister, where he served on the Planning Commission for 19 years, many of those as Chairman.

  Rick served in the Air Force Reserves during the Vietnam War.  Rick was one of the founding members of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 913, Branson, Missouri and held several positions with that organization as well as on the Honor Guard/Color Guard. Rick loved his country and his association with other veterans.

Preceded in death by, William John Sarver, Mary Elizabeth Sarver and beloved wife Janice Marie Sarver.

Survived by brothers, James W. Sarver and wife Carolyn, Robert C. Sarver, as well as nieces, Michelle Berry, Brittny Hopson, Elizabeth Finkbone, nephew Chris Sarver, great nieces Payton Locke, Bella Edmondson, Evelyn Berry and great nephews Logan Locke and Jaden Amis and William Berry.

Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory

1638 East State Highway 76

Branson, Missouri 65616

Telephone – 417-334-3670

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