Richard “Dick” Marden Hibbard, 89, of St. Louis, passed away on February 27, 2026. Dick was born on August 5, 1936, in Paso Robles, California, to Audrey and Marie Hibbard.

Dick graduated from Paso Robles High School in 1954. In 1955, he volunteered for the draft, entering the United States Army, where he served for two years, eventually reaching the rank of Sergeant.

Following his service, Dick attended California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, graduating in 1961 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.

On June 18, 1960, he married Sherril “Sherry” Simpson, and together they shared 66 years of marriage. They raised three sons (Steven, Robert, and Richard), primarily in Upland, California.

Dick spent most of his professional career with General Electric, where he worked as an engineer until his retirement in 1995. Following retirement, he and Sherry moved to Prescott, Arizona, where they lived for 30 years. In 2024, they relocated to St. Louis, Missouri.

Dick and Sherry enjoyed traveling the United States and Canada by motorcycle, cruising, and spending time at the family’s mountain cabin in California.

He is survived by his wife Sherry, his sons Steven, Robert (Denise), and Richard (Cathy), 11 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Jean Severson, and his daughter-in-law Paula Hibbard.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in Dick’s memory.