Richard was born and raised in Louisville Ky and was a long-term resident of Ft Myers Beach Florida. He was a self-employed contractor and Past Master of Falls City Masonic Lodge for 3 terms. Richard was Deputy of District 14 and was recognized for having 100% attendance at his District Meeting. Richard served 4 terms on the Ky. Grand Lodge Arrangements Committee, and under his leadership, Fall City Lodge created and established the Grand Lodge Museum and Library, in the Grand Lodge building, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Richard is survived by his Wife of 68 years, Mary Ann (Hampton) Key;
5 children: Mary Bretthauer (Gary), Dr. C. Scott Key (Jane), Theresa Haley, Deborah Ernstberger (Pat), and Pete Key (Kitty);
13 Grandchildren: Michelle Eklund, David Bretthauer, Kristen Hood, Valerie &, Richard Key, Anthony Stilger, Vanessa, Brent & Phillip Haley, Matt Brotzge, Erin Johnson, Ann DeVos & Aubrey Key;
19 Great Grandchildren:
Tyler, Riley Dylan, Garrett, Gavin, Caitlin, Andrew, Payton, Will, Luke, Kate, Brady, Kyleigh, Kaylyn, Christopher, Nicholas, Harrison, Hudson, Ava. and a new baby.
Richard loved to ride bikes & play tennis with his friends, and travelled all over the world before retiring, in 1985, from his Repair and Remodeling business, and settling in his retirement home in Ft. Myers Beach, Florida.
A Memorial visitation will be held at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven on December 1st, from 11:00-1:00PM.
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