Richard Bruce Gillstrom, 77, Eminence, Missouri, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026, at his home.
He was born July 17, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Robert and Doris Gillstrom. On August 14, 1976, he was married at Malvern, Pennsylvania, to Suzanne Jacobs. Mr. Gillstrom was a veteran, having served with the United States Air Force as security police. Before his retirement, he worked with IBM as an engineer. Richard enjoyed long distance motorcycle riding, touring, tinkering with electronics, building stereo equipment and listening to music. He loved his ten cats, especially “Layla”. He also enjoyed watching moto GD and world superbike racing. Richard was a member of The Motorcycle Tourer’s Forum.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Gillstrom, of the family home; one step-son, Tom Killeen, Saint Maarten Island; one grandchild, Jimmy Killeen, State of Colorado; one brother, Robert L. Gillstrom and wife, Jana, Williamsburg, Michigan; one sister, Penny Hidell and husband, John, Malver, Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, one sister, Sandra Essig and one uncle, Earl Gillstrom, preceded him in death.
Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, Missouri
