Richard Wilson McClellan
1914-1979
Richard Wilson McClellan
Richard Wilson McClellan was born on Oct 6, 1914 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to James Henry McClellan and Ellise Emma Belle (Daniels) McClellan. Richard was 1 of 9 children born into the family. At the age of 6 years old, the family moved to Sikeston, Missouriw here he completed his education before enlisting into the United States Army Air Corps. He received his military training in Greenville, Mississippi and Kearns, Utah and served in the South Pacific war area.
During Richard's service he married Velma Clara Cates on April 23, 1944 in Greenville, Mississippi, the daughter of Ira and Ida Nee (Koetting) Cates. This union produced 3 children, all living into adulthood. Richard supported his family by working for the McDonnell’s Aircraft Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri, where he was employed for 30 years.
He passed away at the age of 65 in December 1979 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Waterloo, Illinois. Velma lived another 30 years and no supporting documents confirm she remarried. Velma passed away September 1, 2009 in Waterloo, Illinois.
The couple are buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston, Missouri.
During Richard's service he married Velma Clara Cates on April 23, 1944 in Greenville, Mississippi, the daughter of Ira and Ida Nee (Koetting) Cates. This union produced 3 children, all living into adulthood. Richard supported his family by working for the McDonnell’s Aircraft Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri, where he was employed for 30 years.
He passed away at the age of 65 in December 1979 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Waterloo, Illinois. Velma lived another 30 years and no supporting documents confirm she remarried. Velma passed away September 1, 2009 in Waterloo, Illinois.
The couple are buried in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston, Missouri.
Children of Richard and Velma:
Richard Jr. "Ricky" McClellan
Cherry Nell McClellan
Deborah McClellan
Cherry Nell McClellan
Deborah McClellan
Source:
Biography written by Debbie West
United States Census
WWII Army Enlistment Database
Social Security Administration
Richard and Velma McClellan Obituaries
Photo of Richard and Velma provided by Carolyn McClellan and Barbara (McClellan) Burton
Headstone photo created by Graver Girl at Find A Grave Memorial # 36455465
Biography written by Debbie West
United States Census
WWII Army Enlistment Database
Social Security Administration
Richard and Velma McClellan Obituaries
Photo of Richard and Velma provided by Carolyn McClellan and Barbara (McClellan) Burton
Headstone photo created by Graver Girl at Find A Grave Memorial # 36455465