Lanny L. (Shorty) Gully, 82, of Richmond passed away quietly on May 5, 2023, at his home in Richmond.

Lanny was born on Oct. 9, 1940, in Barry, Ill., the son of Lloyd Gully and Leila (Wright) Gully. He is survived by his son, Joe Gully of Albany; daughter, Laurie Gully and her partner, Sandi Nolker, of Richmond; brother, Jerry and his wife, Audrey Gully, of Barry; grandchildren, Savannah Gully, Amy Gully and Kinlee Bates; and nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, all of whom he thought a lot of.

In 1955, Lanny moved with his family to Richmond, and he was a 1958 graduate of Richmond High School. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army, serving for two years.

On Oct. 21, 1961, he married Gloria Todd of Richmond. The union ended in divorce in 1984.

Lanny then met his life partner, Dorthy (Dot) Kratz of Lexington. She preceded him in death on Jan. 27, 2023.

He also was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Leila Gully; daughter-in-law, Betsy Gully; sister, Linda Kay Hively; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Lanny worked at Lake City Arsenal for 36 years before retiring.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping with his brother Jerry and staying at their cabin on the Mississippi River. He also was an avid reader of Guns and Ammo magazine and frequented gun shows throughout the Midwest.

Lanny and Dot also loved going to dinner at the Boat. He had a great sense of humor, loved pulling jokes on others and teasing the little ones. Lanny will be deeply missed by his friends and relatives. His family greatly appreciates the loving care given to Lanny by Dorthy’s daughter, Angie Jenske, and her family.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to help Presley Minnick on her journey battling cancer. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation was held 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Additional services, visitation and graveside services will be held on Friday, May 12, with visitation noon-12:45 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home in Barry and graveside services to follow at 1 in Parklawn Cemetery in Barry.