Richard was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After serving time in the United States Air Force he married and had three children. He attended school for computer technology while also styling hair. He secured a job with Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, Missouri, where the family moved in the early 1970’s. After 35 years he retired from Hallmark with an abundance of lifelong friends and chosen family whom he adored and cherished.
Richard loved to socialize and was extremely competitive. He was an avid sportsman who loved to fish and float. He played softball, volleyball, golf while catching any Pirates or Steelers game he could find. With so many amazing qualities being fiercely loyal and always standing behind his beliefs were at the top of the list.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Isabell and his son-in-law Joseph. He is survived by sisters Barbara and Becky. Children Kelley and husband Bill, Mark and wife Becky, and Kerry. Grandchildren Jacque, Jason, Kia and husband Ethan, Tianna, Madelyn and husband Matt, Marissa and Savannah, great-grandchildren Elizabeth, Zach, William, Trevin, Cannon, Elwood, Donovan, Lawson, Lillie and Deacon. And his beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at 4:00pm until the 5:30pm memorial service at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, Thursday, July 15, 2021. The service will be followed by a Celebration of Life at The Tavern located at 1217 West 103rd Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64114.
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