He retired after 41 years with Sears, Roebuck and Company. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Emma Rich. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; a son, Steven; grandchildren: Erin (Lindsay) Rich and Stacy Rich.
Visitation will be held from 1:00pm to 2:00pm followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00pm, Friday, August 21st at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City. Missouri 64131. This will be followed by Full Military Honors and entombment in the Garden of Faith Mausoleum in Mount Moriah Cemetery South.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Kansas City, 3846 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208 or a charity of your choice.
