Richard "Maynard" Bish

Richard “Maynard” Bish, age 78, of Linn, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Maynard was born on September 13, 1948, in Jefferson City, a son to the late Louis and Mary (Adelhardt) Bish.

He was a 1966 graduate of Linn High School, and a 1968 graduate of Linn Tech with a degree in Electronics.

On April 22, 1978, he was united in marriage to Rhonda Backues at St. George Catholic Church in Linn. Rhonda survives at their home.

Maynard was employed at Westinghouse/ABB in Jefferson City for 35 years until his retirement in 2003.

He was a member of St. George Catholic Church in Linn, a charter member of the Osage Trail Riders and participated in the Hoof-A-Thon.

Maynard enjoyed horseback riding, camping in Eminence, rabbit and deer hunting, fishing, making wine and barbecuing. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to his wife of forty-eight years, Maynard is survived by one son, Jake Bish of Linn; one grandson, Tyler (Mary) Bish of Jefferson City, three siblings, Arlene (Jim) Broeker of Linn, David (Joan) Bish of Linn and Jim Bish of St. Louis; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

In addition to his parents, Maynard was preceded in death by one son, Jesse Bish.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at St. George Catholic Church in Linn with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Colin Franklin as the Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. George Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to St. George Parish Cemetery or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Arrangements are under the direction of Morton Chapel in Linn. www.mortonchapel.com