Wrisinger Auction History
A Family Tradition Since 1959
Established in 1959 by Col. Roy D. Wrisinger in Richmond MO. Roy attended and graduated from Fort Smith Auction School in Fort Smith Arkansas in 1959. A former construction foreman in Kansas City, he started his business at age 42. His innovative style and creative ambitions suited him well. Col. Roy "cried" hundreds of benefit auctions to give
back to the community. When he started, he had no idea that his son, Rick, only 5 years old at the time, would continue the business. In the early years, he made the business a family affair. His wife, Alberta, always at his side, his children, as well sister Sarah, nieces and nephews could always be found at the Sale Barn. Roy bought the old Harrison Lumber Yard storage building, even though it was a gravel floor and open front, Roy and his family worked hard to
make a sale barn. The front was enclosed, and eventually the gravel floor was replaced with concrete. In the mid 60's, Roy's Used Furniture Store was located under the Richmond Hotel. When it was destroyed by fire, the
sale barn doubled in size. The used furniture store was moved to its current location. Although the store and consignment auction have been discontinued, Rick & Heather continue to do a variety of on site auctions! Roy passed in 1993, but was very proud that his business would continue and become a family tradition.
2nd generation auctioneer Col. Rick Wrisinger - 1978-2015
Rick received a BA degree in Secondary Education from William Penn College in 1977. He graduated from Fort Smith Auction School in July 1978. After helping his dad, Roy, for 4 years, Rick moved back to Richmond from
Melcher, IA to join the family business full time in 1982. Rick continued teaching at Orrick High School. He taught Social Studies & Business classes.In 1993, Rick received his Master's of Science degree in Secondary Administration.
Rick served as the principal at Orrick High School for eight years until his retirement from education July 1, 2008. Under his leadership, the family auction business has continued throughout the years. Rick went Home on October 10th 2015 and passed the gavel to Heather, Justin and Reece.
3rd generation auctioneer Col. Heather Wrisinger-Pugh - 2004 -
Heather received a BS degree in Elementary Education from Northwest Missouri State University in 2003. She is currently a 1/2 time 6th grade teacher & 1/2 time Elementary Principal at Orrick Elementary School. Heather completed her Master's Degree in Elementary Administration at Central Missouri State University. Heather graduated from Reisch World Wide College of Auctioneering in June 2004. She assists with auctions and has been a wonderful addition to the family
auction business. Heather takes a larger role each year relieving her Dad, Rick from the day to day operation.
3rd generation auctioneer Col. Justin Wrisinger 2015 -
Justin received his Associates Degree in Business from Wentworth Military Academy in 1998. He then graduated with honors from Park University in 2000 with a BA in Business Management. After 14 years with Walmart, Justin & family moved back to Richmond to pursue a career in real estate. Justin sells real estate for Pierson Realty. Justin graduated from Reisch World Wide College of Auctioneering in June 2015. He is a welcome addition to the auction family.
4th generation auctioneer Col. Reece Wrisinger 2015 -
Reece is ready to enter the 6th grade for the 2015-16 school year. Reece has helped at Auctions the past couple of years decided it was time to become a Col. Reece enjoys hunting & fishing as hobbies. He has appeared in two plays at the Farris Theatre. Reece is not afraid of crowds and is all business when he takes the mic! It is believed he is the youngest Col. in Ray County history.