I spoke at the Missouri Young Farmers/Young Farm Wives conference today in Osage Beach, Missouri. Because many Vo-Ag teachers and secondary school administrators attend, I had a good chance to visit with people I had worked with when teaching Vo-Ag for 13 years from 1980 to 1993. Tina and I had an exhibit where we showed movies and visited with attendees, and then I gave a talk during a break-out session.

Richard’s Obituary and Link to Memorial Service
Richard Lee McConnell, 76, of Wishart, Missouri, passed away on April 26, 2026 in his home. He was born on June 2, 1949 in Republic,



