Richard Patrick McTague

Richard Patrick McTague passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at the age of 90 near his longtime home in Overland Park, Kansas. He leaves behind his loving wife of 66 years, Dorothy, and children Rick (and Alison, McKinney, TX), Scott (and Juli, Overland Park, KS) and Patty (Overland Park, KS). His legacy continues through 5 grandchildren: Richard (and Kathleen), Patrick (and Erin), Morgan (and Paul), James (and Rachel), and Taylor, and 7 great-grandchildren: Blaine, Richie, Eleanor, Pauly, Thedore, Elliot, and Peter, who fondly and warmly remember their kind and affectionate Pepa.

Dick (as he was known) was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Richard and Mabel McTague. He grew up and lived into his early 20’s in Oklahoma City with his older brother Norman and two loving sisters, Marjorie and Joanna. After enlisting in the United States Army in 1954 and serving with distinction overseas in the 25th Signal Battalion of the Army Signal Corps, he was honorably discharged in 1956 upon the death of his father. Helping his mother and the family, he soon began working at the Oklahoma Tax Commission as an early pioneer in the data processing field.

In 1958, a co-worker introduced him to Dorothy Chapman, and the two were married June 20, 1959, in Chickasha, OK. They lived in Oklahoma City and added to their family with Rick arriving in 1961 and Scott in 1964 as he expanded his work in the early data processing and mainframe computing industry. They relocated to Overland Park, KS in 1966, and added their precious daughter Patty in 1973.

Dick soon began working at United National Real Estate where he remained for over 30 years designing, building, managing – essentially forging - their data processing and IT applications and systems. He was consistently recognized as an industry leader, and known by his co-workers as thoughtful, fun, kind, inspirational, and talented. His advanced leadership and forward thinking led the company for several decades into the latest and most efficient IT systems, writing (self-taught) Microsoft applications and establishing early web-based transaction systems before retiring October 24, 2010.

Dick liked bowling, and followed NASCAR, the Chiefs and the Royals. He enjoyed good music, keeping his lawn and cars clean, and going to air shows (being an expert since childhood of WWII aircraft). He loved Jack Stack BBQ and Two-Tone Pie (a treasured recipe from his mother).

Dick, Dorothy and Patty are members of Country Club Christian Church (DOC), and they served their community through the Micah Ministry in Kansas City, helping serve food to those who are underserved.

He was a wonderful example of a kind and loving husband, Dad, Pepa, Great-Pepa, Uncle, a faithful and good friend, and a dependable and compassionate neighbor to many. He was generous and loved to treat at family dinners. Through his life, Dick enjoyed caring for a long line of family dogs and cats, most recently Gracie who loved him to the end.

Dick was intense and passionate, especially watching “those Chiefs!” while wearing Chiefs gear even to his last days. He had a warm, authentic, and ready smile and accompanying laugh that made him one of the most photogenic people you could ever hope to meet. He loved his country and was always ready to talk about those in our family (including his brother Norman, Colonel in the U.S. Army and grandson Richard who served as a Marine) of whose military service he was so proud.

Above all, he deeply loved and cared for his entire family, each in their special and unique way, which you felt every time you talked with him, spent time with him or just gave him a hug: he made you feel special. He will be loved and missed deeply and acutely until we are reunited in heaven.

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf.” Heb. 6:19-20

Services are pending and will be updated.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to KC Hospice House (12000 Wornall Road) or your favorite charity.