Richard "Dick" Roddy Obituary

Richard “Dick’ Roddy was born to Francis & Lotta Roddy in Kansas City, Missouri on January 4th,1934. He passed away, surrounded by his loved ones, on August 12th, 2025 at the age of 91.

He grew up in Kansas City and during his early years he joined the Boy Scouts and attained the rank of Eagle Scout.

He attended the University of Missouri, and was a member of the Lamba Chi Alpha fraternity. He graduated with a degree in accounting and finance. He also proudly served in the US Navy.

He had a number of accounting jobs with his last 18 years as accounting supervisor at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

In November 1962, he met the love of his life, Margaret Bain, who was in nursing training. They were married a year later and had two daughters.

Dick’s family meant everything to him, and he always looked forward to family dinners and other family gatherings. His hobbies included golf, computers, reading, and later in life, puzzling.

He took early retirement in 1993 and traveled extensively with his wife Margaret. He also had a part time job with Enterprise Rent-A-Car for many years after retirement.

He is survived by his wife Margaret of 61 years, two daughters, Lisa Castro (husband Cliff) of Littleton, Colorado, Laura Henelund (husband Ken) of Castle Pines, Colorado and a grandson, Bjorn Henelund of Malmö, Sweden.

His service is at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church in Centennial, Colorado on Tuesday, September 2nd at 11:00 am. Luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.