Richard Raymond Woodcock, 91, of Ozark, MO passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2026. He was born in Des Moines, IA on Saturday, December 15, 1934 to Ralph and Zoe Woodcock

Richard grew up in Indianola, IA. He attended Indianola High School, Simpson College and The University of Nebraska where he graduated with a degree in geology. He married Joyce Miller in 1957 and had four children. He owned Bellwood construction company in Indianola for many years. He was a strong athlete, an avid sports fan and was a longtime official at the Drake Relays. He loved water skiing and country line dancing and was the family historian. Richard married Shirley Wilson in 1996 in Nixa, MO. He maintained a close relationship with his stepdaughter Karen Hughlett and her husband Rick. His love for his dogs, Rudy, Kasey, Chica, Cimy and Berkeley sustained him throughout his life.

Richard was preceded in death by parents and his wife Shirley Woodcock.

He is survived by his four children Julie Collette, Susan Mohini Kane, Doug Woodcock and David Woodcock, one sister Deanna Ginn and one brother Joe Woodcock.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at the Eastlawn Funeral Home, 2244 East Pythian St., Springfield, MO 65802. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the animal charity of your choice. Online condolences can be made at www.klingnerfuneralhome.com