Richard L. Switala, 73, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away December 29, 2025. The visitation will be from 11:00am-1:00pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at the Porter Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS.  A Prayer Service will follow at 1:00 pm. 

Richard was a Catholic and a member of the Cathedral of St. Peter where he volunteered for the church in the ministry of being an usher for many years. He was a graduate of Bishop Ward High School where he was captain of the 1970 Basketball Cyclones and a member of the National Honor Society.  After graduation he received an Associates of Arts degree from Donnelly College. He continued his education at the University of Kansas, working towards a degree in Business Administration.

Richard started his career in the banking business and worked as a government bond trader in the investment department at Security National Bank. He was most proud of his graduation from the prestigious National School of Bank Investments from the University of Illinois.  Richard was also a member of the American Institute of Banking, served as an advisor for the Junior Achievement Program of Greater Kansas City and was a member of the YMCA.  He was an avid sports fan, beginning at age 8 by playing baseball in the 3&2 baseball organization. He participated in various sports of one kind or another throughout his youth as well as thru high school and actively participated in intermural sports while at K.U.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Rita Switala, a brother, Don Switala and 2 sisters, Judy Haug and Nancy Spehar.  He is survived by his sister-in-law, Myra Switala, Marshall, MO, a brother-in-law, David Spehar, Olathe, KS and 5 nieces and nephews.