Richard Charles Kara, age 85, of Henderson, Nevada passed away on Tuesday June 23, 2020. Richard was born April 27, 1935 in Cleveland Ohio. He graduated from Thornton Township High School and joined the Army, where he became a special forces green beret.
He met and married Jeannette Angeline Hayes on September 1, 1956. Richard had a career as a firefighter for the Markham Fire Department in Illinois.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and had a passion for coaching and helping kids.
Richard was proceeded in death by his son baby Richard Kara, parents Charles and Laura Kara, sisters Patricia Messe, Carol Kara, Laura Haack.
He is survived by his wife Jeanette Kara, sons Richard Kara Jr. (Karen), Charles Kara (Julie), daughters Kimberly Shermulis (Tom), Candice McMillan, brothers and sisters Tina Rzab, Robert Kara, James Kara, Geraldine Camp, Buddy Kara, Linda Widule, Wally Kara, Judy Huffman, uncle Edward Selavko, 9 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmboulderhighway.com for the Kara family.