Richard C. Hinchsliff

Richard C Hinchsliff, 95, of Topeka, passed away on September 7, 2026, with his family by his side.  He was born October 28, 1930, in Topeka the son of Chester and Carolyn Hinchsliff. He lived at Berryton and attended Berryton Elementary before moving to the Oakland neighborhood. He attended Lundgren Elementary, Holiday Junior High and Topeka High School and Washburn Rural High School.

Richard was drafted into the Army and served his country from March of 1952 until January 1954 during the Korean War. Richard was a cement mason by trade for over 70 years. He belonged to the Cement Mason and Plasterers Union Local #518.

He was a member of Oakland Presbyterian Church where he served as Elder and Trustee. Richard was a big St. Louis Cardinals fan, followed K-State sports, enjoyed refinishing furniture, gardening, sharing his produce and going to his grandchildren’s activities.

He married Mary Parnell, February 3, 1952 at the Perry United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his children, Jo Ann Mrstik of Topeka, Karen Kiefat and Leslie Anderson both of Meriden and Ray Hinchsliff (Therese) of Wakarusa; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary; his parents; brother, Robert; and son in laws, Scott Kiefat and Gary Anderson.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 -8:30 pm on Monday evening, September 14th at Parker-Price and Davidson Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence, Topeka, KS 66608. Richard will lie in state Monday from 1:00 pm until the visitation time. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Oakland Presbyterian Church, 2810 NE Thomas, Topeka Ks 66616. Interment with military honors will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery in Topeka, with a reception dinner at the Parker-Price and Davidson Reception Center from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.  Memorial contributions to Jefferson County Hospice, 1212 Walnut, Oskaloosa, Kansas 66066. www.ppdfuneral.com