Richard A. Demma, 74, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 at his residence.  He was born on August 31, 1949 in Utica, New York, the oldest child born to Anthony and Lucille (Ortis) Demma.  After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1967 and served until Sept. 30, 1974.  Following his honorable discharge from service, he began his working career as a salesman.  He never met a stranger, had the gift of gab, and enjoyed sharing stories with his customers.  Richard retired as Vice-President of Sales after many years of dedicated service in the shoe business.

On August 28, 1993, he married his sweetheart, Tracy Noble, who he met at Brown Shoe Company in St. Louis.  Together they raised their children:  Stephanie, Ryan, Jessica and Brett.  Richard was a good provider for his family and saw that their every need was always met.

Some of his pastimes included: hunting, motorcycle riding and tending to his horses. His family meant everything to him and he loved and cherished each and everyone of them.   Richard was an avid guitar player who had a beautiful voice.  He was an interesting man who had many talents.  Richard was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.  He will be greatly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved him.

Surviving are his beloved and devoted wife of 30 years, Tracy Demma; his children: Stephanie (Eric) Brayman, Ryan (Sarah) Buettner, Jessica (Chad) Roettger, Brett (Megan) Buettner; six loving grandchildren:  Adeline, Oliver, Charlotte, Nash, Easton and Colton.  He is further survived by his faithful sisters: Deborah Demma-Baker and Angela Demma, both of Colorado and his nephew, Jonathan Grossman.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents and his niece, Megan Grossman.

The family is hosting a Celebration of Life at the Moscow Mills Lions Club, 30 Freise Industrial Dr., Moscow Mills, MO 63362 on Oct. 27, 2023 from 3-6 p.m.

Memorials may be made to: Tracy Demma, c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Troy location.  Family and friends are invited to sign our online guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com






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Memorials may be made to Tracy Demma, c/o the funeral home.  Family and friends are invited to sign our online guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com