Richard E. Henderson

Derby - Richard E. Henderson, 70, died Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. He was born May 4, 1952 to Paul (Swede) and Joyce (Koons) Henderson in Wichita, Kansas and resided in Derby.

Rich grew up hunting & fishing and this remained a passion throughout his life. When he wasn't found at his job at Insulating Products in Wichita as a warehouse mgr., he could be found outdoors in the nature that he loved. He attended Derby High School where he played football, basketball, tennis, and baseball (where he was named MVP). He also attended Wichita State. He was a long term employee at K-Mart and retired from Insulating Products, Inc. in May.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents.

Richard is survived by his brother, Joe (wife, Susan) Henderson, of Wichita, and nieces : Kateri, Hannah, and Anneliese Henderson of Wichita.

An informal Gathering of friends and family will be held Mon., Aug. 22nd, 2022 at the Lodge at Warren Riverview Park in Derby from 7-10pm to share condolences, reminisces of Rich, and swap fishing and hunting stories. Interment will be at a later date in El Paso Cemetery, Derby, KS, with the graves of Joyce & Paul Henderson.

Memorial contributions may be made to:

Keeper of the Plains Quail Forever

c/o Mike Malone

2250 N Rock Rd. Ste. #118-172

Wichita, KS 67226

www.smithfamilymortuaries.com