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RICHARD DALE WARE

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Richard Dale Ware, 86, of Lebanon, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Cox South Hospital in Springfield.

He was born Aug. 22, 1935, near Phillipsburg, Mo. to Leeander D. and Elizabeth Riley Ware.

On Nov. 9, 1957, he married Elsie Mae Detherage.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Pat and Junior Ware; and three sisters, Mae Caffey, Wilma Myers and Betty Zulek.

Richard lived his entire life on the family farm where he was born which is located between Bennett Spring and Phillipsburg. He graduated from Phillipsburg High School and in his younger years, enjoyed playing softball, and was a good pitcher. He owned and operated the beef and hog farm for many years and also worked for Hiland Dairy for 35 years. After he and Elsie were married, they made their home on their farm and lovingly raised their sons.

He was raised in the Primitive Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Elsie of the home; two sons, Mike Ware and his wife Jeannie, and Warren Ware and his significant other, Pam, all of Phillipsburg; four grandchildren, Marvin, Nikki, Brittany, and C.J.; six great-grandchildren, Mandy, Jesse, Kennedy, Bella, Johnse, and Hunter; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Richard Dale Ware will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at the Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Lebanon. Burial will be in the New Hope Cemetery near Long Lane, under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon. A visitation will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. A memorial to the New Hope Cemetery has been established and contributions may be made through the funeral home. For more information or to visit the website go to www.holmanhowe.com.