Born December 10, 1952 in Battle Creek Michigan, he passed January 16, 2018 in Colorado Springs. He was a Power Plant Engineer for The Broadmoor Hotel & Resort. Richard is survived by a brother, John Edwards; and a sister, Rita Westwood. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 3825 Airport Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910