Richard attended Calallen High School and then joined the Air Force, where he served from 1965 – 1969 as a driver for the Colonel and a bus driver for all the children who lived on base. He married Patricia E. Wentz on February 28, 1981, and was a dedicated loving husband. Richard retired from Southwestern Bell, now ATT, after 30 plus years of service. His dedication to his work spurred an interest in collecting old telephones and memorabilia from the company. Richard and his wife, Patty, were former members of the Moose Lodge. He was a member of St. Helena of the True Cross of Jesus where he served as an usher. Richard had a passion and love for God and his faith helped get him through many rough times. His hobbies included woodworking, plexiglass creations, watching wrestling and the FOOD network.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Patricia “Patty” Wentz Dolan; daughters, Joyce Goodman and Tricia (David) Parker; brother, Jim Dolan and sister, Mollie (Andy) Carter; grandchildren, Kay and Grace Goodman and Connor, Jamie and Cameron Parker; mother-in-law, Joanne Wentz; sister-in-law, Nancy (John) Sutton and brother-in-law, Tim (Emily) Wentz.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Fairy Dolan; sister, Rosanne Shephard; son, Steven Dolan; brother-in-law, Doug Wentz and father-in-law, Richard Wentz.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the numerous physicians, nurses and medical staff and a special thank you to Cima Hospice.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Memory Gardens Funeral Home from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Holy Rosary recited at 7:00 pm that same evening. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Saint Helena of the True Cross of Jesus at 10:00 am. Entombment will follow at Memory Gardens Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Helena of the True Cross of Jesus, PO Box 81210, Corpus Christi, TX 78468 or KLUX Radio at KLUX.org, 1200 Lantana, Corpus Christi, TX 78407 or for more information call 361-289-6437.
