Richard Jordan

Richard Jordan of Kirkwood MO, died on December 8, 2022.  Rick recently retired as the President and Founder of Grimebusters Cleaning Service Inc, a business he started 33 years ago. Rick died unexpectedly of a brain injury from an accidental fall.

Rick leaves behind his wife, the  love of his life, with whom he built his happy life, Pat Knoerle-Jordan and their trusted dog Derby.  Also, left behind are  sister Kathy Owen, (Tom Owen), sister Susan Gass (Dave Gass) and nephews Joel (Christy Gass) and Jason Gass. Additionally, Pat’s siblings, nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews, and friends all loved Rickster’s stories and adventures.  His lifelong friends from St. Dismas in Florissant, MO and his group of Saturday golf buddies of 45 years, were all close to his heart and part of his rich repertoire of stories reminisced.

Rick is predeceased by his parents Raymond and Peggy Jordan and sister Janet Jordan.

In addition to his St. Louis friends and family, he thoroughly enjoyed Ludington, MI and his Crosswinds friends.  Rick lived for their summers and frequent MI visits, as this was his happy place.

A memorial mass will take place at St. Francis Xavier Church /The College Church, 3628 Lindell, St. Louis, MO 63108 on Saturday February 11, 2023. Visitation is at 10am, and mass at 11:00am.  Immediately following mass a luncheon will be served in the reception hall on the lower level of College Church.  So that we may plan appropriately, please provide your RSVP for the luncheon by CLICKING HERE.

To honor his love of all things Ludington Michigan, donations (in lieu of flowers) are requested to the Friends of Ludington State Park.  They conduct various park improvements, community programs, and accessibility projects. Donations may be made online  Friends of Ludington State Park – Donate Today or mailed to Friends of Ludington State Park at P.O. Box 123, Ludington, MI 49431 and are appreciated.

 

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11 Comments

  1. Leann Chilton on January 12, 2023 at 1:19 pm

    Such joyful memories. Thank you for sharing your journey with him and all of us. My heart and prayers are with you.



  2. Misia, David and Madolyne Winowski on January 12, 2023 at 1:54 pm

    Thank you for sharing what a wonderful collage of Memories. Made me smile. Rick will be missed in Ludington for sure. He was always such a wonderful joyous welcoming man and truly will be missed by all. Have many memories of him. Prayers



  3. Gary and Kaye Tyler on January 12, 2023 at 4:22 pm

    Beautiful memories. May they give you comfort. So blest to have known Rick. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.



  4. Annette Chopin Lare on January 12, 2023 at 5:43 pm

    What a wonderful man and husband and what a beautiful life he had, Pat. I continue to think of you often and “hold you in the Light.” I can’t tell you how much it warms my heart to know that his life will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier, both the upper and lower churches, as I have only happy memories of this place of faith. I will be making a donation to Rick’s beloved Michigan.



  5. Carol Cobb on January 12, 2023 at 6:14 pm

    What a beautiful obituary written for a special man. Blessings to the family



  6. Darlene Weidner. on January 12, 2023 at 7:29 pm

    My condolences to you Pat. We so enjoyed you and Rick when we lived in Ludington. You and Rick were a great couple. My best wishes to you for the future. 🙏👍❤️



  7. Katie Mstdukoyo on January 12, 2023 at 9:18 pm

    Dear Pat,
    These photos show just how much love he had for you & how you loved him too! The places you went & how much he enjoyed your travels together! Pictures really ARE worth a thousand words!
    I’m praying for you & have the assurance of Ricks salvation & being in Heaven ! I’ll see his smile again in Heaven & it’ll be wonderful !!!



  8. Katie Matsumoto on January 12, 2023 at 9:19 pm

    Dear Pat,
    These photos show just how much love he had for you & how you loved him too! The places you went & how much he enjoyed your travels together! Pictures really ARE worth a thousand words!
    I’m praying for you & have the assurance of Ricks salvation & being in Heaven ! I’ll see his smile again in Heaven & it’ll be wonderful !!!



  9. Bert Gates on January 14, 2023 at 11:12 am

    I really enjoyed playing golf with Rick on the weekends. My condolences to you, Pat, and the rest of Rick’s family and friends.



  10. Tom Martin on January 15, 2023 at 12:14 pm

    Rick could always bring a laugh when he played golf – he had humor. Did not know him well yet he will be missed. Prayers for his family in this hard time.



  11. Michelle Glazier on January 29, 2023 at 7:03 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss, Pat. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Only knowing Rick, through the couple of conversations we have shared, what comes to mind immediately in these photos is joy. And as one of the first to inspire me in my career, it was- and remains your joy and that laugh that cross my mind often. I hope the love, joy and laughter you shared will also bring you peace. Thinking of you.



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