The Richmond News, May 26, 2023

Leonard (Bud) T. O’Brien Jr., 82, of Richmond, MO, formerly of Orrick, MO, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 11th, 2023, from 1-3 pm at the Community Center in Orrick, MO. There will be a private family burial following the Celebration of Life. Bud was born in Kansas City, KS, on May 20th, 1940, the son of Leonard T. O’Brien Sr. and Evelyn G. O’Brien. Bud graduated from Boonville High School in 1959. He married the love of his life, Vicki Railey, on February 16th, 1970. Bud was a Mason of the Masonic Lodge in Missouri City, MO, for more than 30 years.

He worked river construction for several years. Then, Bud and Vicki opened a restaurant in Orrick, MO, called the Bearcat Den for 7 years before moving to Richmond, MO, where they opened Vic’s Video Village for 15 years. Bud was a devoted husband, father, and proud grandfather of 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Bud was dedicated to his family and always put them first. He always enjoyed family visits.

Bud was fun, loving, and kind to many. He always enjoyed his love for cats and even any stray cat that came to his porch. He always made sure they were fed. He leaves a legacy of many memories and will deeply be missed by his family and friends.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, brother Daniel R. O’Brien, and infant son Michael Thomas O’Brien. He is survived by his wife, Vic, of their home, one brother Frank O’Brien (Dorothy), of Syracuse, MO, and three daughters, Brenda Imhoff (Rodney) of Boonville, MO, Donnette Simpson (Chris) of Zephyrhills, FL, and Jacque O’bbink (Tom) of Camden, MO. He will be sadly missed by his five grandchildren: Ashley Rampley (Kamden) of Jackson, MO, Gabrielle Mentz (Devin) of Statesboro, GA, Danielle Payne (Dalton) of Kingsland, GA, Tyler Imhoff (Meagan) of Boonville, MO, and Thomas O’bbink of Camden, MO as well as two great-grandchildren: Karver Imhoff and Kielann Sapp both of Boonville, MO.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.