Richard “Dick” Shaw, of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of 54 wonderful years to Barbara Shaw; cherished son of the late Lewis Henry Shaw and Aurora Shaw Cox; devoted father of Richard Steven (George Armstrong) Shaw, Karen (Gregg) Sullivan and Lucy Shaw; loving grandfather of Sarah (Matt) Holbach, Sean Sullivan and Samantha Sullivan; and treasured great-grandfather of Clementine and Pearl Holbach.
Dick proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He later worked as a radar engineer for the Federal Aviation Administration and was a Parishioner of Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church. Dick was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post #313 and St. Charles Elks Lodge #690. He enjoyed woodworking, wine making and generously volunteered his time at Barnes Jewish Hospital St. Peters, and Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service. Dick is lovingly remembered by his family for his outgoing and humorous personality, and his friendly demeanor ensured that he never met a stranger.
Dick was dearly loved by family and friends, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Dick's honor to the
Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service or the charity of your choice.