He was born in Dickinson, ND, on Jul. 26, 1933. Richard graduated from Benson High School.
He was married to Mildred E. Hansen on Nov. 18, 1961. He worked as an Electronic Technician for the Federal Aviation Administration.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Susan; sons, Dan and Roger; daughters in law, Shanon and Denise; and grandchildren, Tyler, Cailey, Gavin, Marissa, and Mason; and his siblings, Barney, Loretta and Irene.
Funeral Services will be held at 12pm on Dec. 10, 2019 at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, followed by a committal with military honors at Willamette National Cemetery.