Richard D. “Dick” Harper, 86, of Pueblo, Colo., born March 31, 1935, north of Holly, Colo., passed away at home on Oct. 15, 2021,in Pueblo, Colo. He moved with his family to Pueblo when he was eleven years old. He graduated from Centennial High School class of 1954. He worked as a salesman for Nabisco and Gerber baby food and retired when he was 62 years old. In retirement, he and his wife enjoyed going to Blue Mesa in the summer months and Yuma, Ariz., in the winter. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Preceded in death by parents, Crosby and Eva Mae Harper; brother, Jerry Harper; first wife, Charlene Harper; step-son, Steven Kelly. Survived by wife, Beverly Harper; son, Richard D. Harper II; step-daughters, Peggy Latham and Pam (Paul) Cozzetta; and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Please honor the families wishes, in light of the pandemic, that no food be sent or offered and no reception be held. Please donate to a charity of your choice in Richards name. Funeral service to be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 25, 2021, at Imperial Funeral Home in Pueblo, Colo. A visitation for Richard D. will be held Monday, October 25, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Imperial Funeral Home, 5450 Highway 78 West, Pueblo, Colorado 81005.
