Martin "Rich" Richard Sears

Martin Richard "Rich" Sears, 77, retired United States Air Force CMSGT after 26 years of active duty service, passed away peacefully November 1, 2019. Rich was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He especially enjoyed sharing the outdoors with his son, grandchildren and his best friend, Tim Keith. Rich was an avid reader and life long learner. He was a devout Christian who spent many years studying scripture and actively serving his church.

Preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Shirley, and parents, Burley and Thelma Sears. Survived by daughter, Angie (Joel) Parker; son, Chet (Ashley) Sears; grandchildren, Davis Parker, Stone Sears, Stahley Sears, Lane Parker, Ellen Parker, Sabrina Sears and Evan Parker; sister, Susan Sears; nieces and nephew, Renee Thompson, Genn John, Kim Bebout, Randy Davis.

Graveside funeral service for close friends and family, 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, 1208 N. College Street, Winfield, Kansas 67156.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Outdoors, Inc., 1041 Crown Park Circle, Winter Garden, FL 34787, woundedwarrioroutdoors.com/donate

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