Richard attended Greeley West High School, where he made many friends. He worked with his hands throughout his life.
On March 20, 1977, he married Kendra McEwen in Las Vegas, Nevada at Circus Circus.
Richard loved electronics and working with cows and goats. He owned an antique shop for 13 years and made repairs to items. He enjoyed working on motorcycles, going camping, traveling, taking his dogs on walks and riding motorbikes. He loved helping people, wearing his heart on his shoulder.
Richard is survived by his wife, Kendra (McEwen) Fritzler and two sisters, Gretchen Wheeler of Fort Collins and Marilyn Friztler of Topeka.
He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Jason Wheeler.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Stoddard Funeral Home.
A potluck reception will follow at Roasty’s Café, 920 8th Avenue, Greeley.
Memorial contributions may be made to ASPCA in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634.
Please visit www.stoddardsunset.com to sign online guestbook.
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