Richard and his wife of 59 years moved from Ohio in 2003. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Richard was a disabled United States Veteran; He worked as a Financial Specialist for the U.S. Airforce at the wright Patterson Air Force Base and retired in 2000. His hobbies included camping, fishing, golfing, traveling, and playing cards with the guys. He was also very fond of watching the Ohio Buckeyes Football team.
Richard is survived by his loving wife Mary E. of Beverly Hills, daughter Sheryl (Harlan) Bennett of Missouri and Son Steven (Kim) Wagner of Land O’ Lakes, and sister Diane of Sandusky Ohio. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and not to mention many distant relatives and special friends. Richard is predeceased by his son Randall, daughter Mary Alice, Brother Dale and Sister Sharon, as well as his Grandson Wesley.
Richard was a parishioner of Good Shepard Lutheran Church, he was a member of the church council, as well as both an usher and crucifer.
Family and friends may visit at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church 439 E Norvell Bryant Hwy, Hernando, FL 34442. On Monday December 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM with a service at 11:00 AM, with a reception to follow after.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, or the Good Shepard Lutheran Church.
Words of condolence may be written at www.ferofuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fero Funeral Home 5955 N. Lecanto Highway, Beverly Hills, Fl.
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