Richard was a proud Grandfather that spent countless hours on the bleachers watching baseball, football and gymnastics. He cheered for all the kids as if they were all his own grandkids. Richard loved to travel abroad with wife Joni, sharing pictures before they even made it home of their many adventures together. He wore his Aggie colors with pride, as he was a very proud Aggie parent and grandparent.
He is preceded in death by parents, Hans and Mary Holten and late wife Shirley Szako Holten.
He is survived by wife Joni LaChiusa Holten, daughter Kimberly Holten McNamara(Mark), grandchildren Mason and Molly McNamara, stepdaughter Robin Cimino Shriftman (Michael), stepson Todd Cimino(Diane) and step grandchildren Anthony Shriftman, Arianna Shriftman, Alexander Shriftman, Marcello Cimino and Marina Cimino.
A memorial service will be held on May 31, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, TX.
The family asks that guests be mindful of social distancing, although masks are not required, they are recommended.