Rick Biesheuvel

Rick Biesheuvel passed away peacefully in his home in Eudora Kansas on July 18, 2023. His daughter and son-in-law by were by his side when the angels in Heaven rejoiced as he was received by God and his mother, Dorothy (Dedrick Biesheuvel) Plaggemeyer; father, Richard Biesheuvel; son, David Biesheuvel; and sisters Tina Biesheuvel and Wendy Schauaman. Rick was born December 4, 1955.

Rick was an inspiring father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. Rick’s son stated his dad was his “Rocky/Bruce Lee/Superman all in one; he was the strongest man he had ever known. He could fix, build, or repair anything he set his mind to. One of his sisters remembers how Rick stepped in as a father figure after her parents divorced, which made her feel protected. Even as he battled with cancer and lived in constant pain, he continued to shine love and light to all who visited with him. Besides his family, his passions were reading (he loved learning), gardening and an occasional debate. In his earlier years, he enjoyed playing and teaching chess and he was the dungeon master of his group of friends he played with for over 20+ years of Dungeons & Dragons . He worked for M-T-B, a window washing services out of Kansas City for over 40 years. Rick truly loved every moment of hanging from high rise buildings cleaning windows, hanging from his trusty chair . As a window cleaner, he helped others see the world more clearly, just as his kind, gentle spirit lit up those around him.

Rick is survived by son, Skyland (Emily) Love of Topeka KS; daughter Boni (Andrew) Mattson of Lawrence KS; sisters, Debbie (Tony) Peterson of Eustice TX; Pam (Doug) Ebert of De Soto KS; Tina (Leonard) Freeman of Lawrence KS; Vicky (Tony) Athon of Tonganoxie KS; brothers Randy (Arla) Jensen of Aberdeen SD; and Wade (Kim) Jensen of Aberdeen SD; his beloved grandchildren Alexus, Tim Jr., Kaylee, and Ella; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 5 at 1:00 p.m. at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence Kansas.

The family suggests memorials in Rick’s name to Rick Biesheuvel’s daughter/caregiver and make checks payable to Boni Mattson and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.