Richard (Dick) Collins,85, of Troy, MO, passed away on January 22, 2022 at his home in Troy, MO. He was born on September 9, 1936 in St. Louis, MO to Walter C. and Alice (DeHart) Collins. He attended the local schools with his siblings and graduated from Ritenour High School. Dick and Mary Jane (Cruse) were high school sweethearts who met when they were introduced by a cousin. They were united in marriage on January 12, 1955 at the United Methodist Church in Ferguson, MO. To this union were born; Debra and Christine. Dick was a commercial electrician and member of IBEW #1. He worked on many large projects in the St. Louis/St. Charles area including, Mark Twain Mall in St. Charles, many hospitals and the Kiel Auditorium. He was a perfectionist and everything had to be just right. Dick enjoyed fishing and working with his hands. He watched the History Channel, was an avid reader (especially anything on WWII). Dick liked to read car magazines, attend car shows and a avid worker of crossword puzzles. He had a great sense of humor and was very witty. Dick never met a stranger and could always find a subject in common with whomever he met.    He was one of a kind and will be sadly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his lovely wife of 67 years; Mary Jane Collins of Troy , two daughters; Debra Kay Kidd of Troy, MO, Christine Yvonne Allen of Troy ,MO, three grandchildren; Bryan (Nicole) Conder of Warrenton, Stephanie Marie Kidd of St. Charles, MO, Russell (Tiffaney) Allen of Union, MO, three great-grandchildren; Nevaeh Conder, Roderick Allen, Adrianna Allen and one-on- the way, one sister, Barbara Erlewine of North Carolina, sister-in-law, Peggy Cruse of St. Louis, MO nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-laws, Wayne Erlewine and Bill Cruse.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. at St Stephen United Methodist Church Troy, MO 63379

Memorial Service will also be held on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 12 p.m. at St. Stephen United Methodist Church Troy, MO 6337. Officiating: Rev. Tadd Kruithoff

Memorials- American Cancer Society or American Heart Association c/o McCoy- Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory Troy, MO 63379

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book @www.mccoyblossomfh.com