Richard “Maynard” Bish, 78, of Linn, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on Sept. 13, 1948, to the late Louis and Mary (Adelhardt) Bish in Jefferson City.
He was a 1966 graduate of Linn High School, and a 1968 graduate of Linn Tech with a degree in electronics.
Maynard was united in marriage to Rhonda Backues on April 22, 1978, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn.
He was employed at Westinghouse/ABB in Jefferson City for 35 years until his retirement in 2003.
Maynard was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn and a charter member of the Osage Trail Riders.
He enjoyed horseback riding and participating in the Hoof-A-Thon,
camping in Eminence, rabbit and deer hunting, fishing, making wine and barbecuing, but his greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends.
Maynard was preceded in death by parents, Louis and Mary; and son, Jesse Bish.
He is survived by wife of 48 years, Rhonda; son, Jake Bish of Linn; grandson, Tyler Bish and wife Mary of Jefferson City; siblings, Arlene Broeker and husband Jim and David Bish and wife Joan, both of Linn and Jim Bish of St. Louis; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held from 9 until 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 29, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. George Catholic Church in Linn, with Rev. Colin Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in St. George Parish Cemetery.
Memorial contributions suggested to St. George Parish Cemetery or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
