Tilford Ray (Ted) Richardson, 80, died peacefully at home under hospice care, after an extended illness, on August 4. He was a well-known fixture in the Northern Kentucky Business Community for many decades and was founder of the Cardinal Engineering Corporation and later Cardinal Laboratories, Windsor Properties, and other companies. He spent the last 30 years dealing in commercial real estate with Stratford Development and other companies.
He is survived by his children Beth Richardson of Lakeside Park, John (Connie) Richardson of Independence and Kelly (George) Niceley of Union and his granddaughter Chelsea Fite. He is also survived by his long-time companion and partner, computer engineering careers, plus countless other family, friends and colleagues in the tri-state area.
Ted was born on January 21, 1940 to the late Tilford C. and Mabel (Kelly) Richardson. Ted was preceded in death by his sisters Evelyn Amidon, Priscilla Whalen, Audrey Price, Joyce Carter and Norma Dorsey; and his brothers, Russell (“Sid”) Richardson, George (“Tip”) Richardson, Kelly Richardson and Ernest (“Ernie”) Richardson.
Ted graduated from Simon Kenton High School in 1958. At the University of Kentucky, he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1962 and his Masters of Science in Sanitary (Environmental) Engineering in 1963. He was elected to Tau Beta Pi, an Engineering Honor Society and to Chi Epsilon, Civil Engineering Honor Society and later served as President of that organization.
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