Background
Spong, Richard Carl was born on September 23, 1942 in Great Bend, Kansas, United States. Son of Lester R. and Gladys M. Spong.
Spong, Richard Carl was born on September 23, 1942 in Great Bend, Kansas, United States. Son of Lester R. and Gladys M. Spong.
Bachelor, Ottawa University, 1964. Juris Doctor, University Missouri, Kansas City, 1969.
Social worker Wichita Social Service, 1965-1966, Kansas City (Kansas) Social Service, 1966-1967. With development department Ottawa (Kansas) University, 1969-1970. Trust officer Commerce Bank, Kansas City, Missouri, 1970-1972, Mercantile Bank, Joplin, since 1972.
Member trust management council Mercantile Bank, 1996-1997.
Member, president Joplin R-VIII Board Education, 1976-1987, Freemand Foundation, Joplin, 1985-1989, Joplin Family Young Men’s Christian Association, 1977-1986. Member Rotary (president 1997-1998), Twin Hills Golf and Country Club.
Married LaVerne M. Hiebert, April 10, 1966. Children: Cheryl L. Spong Hampton, Kay D. Spong Lozano.