Richard was employed at American Stores packing plant for 26 years. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #3606, Fraternal Order of Eagles Post #147, Denton American Legion Post 355, and of WSI.
He was an Air Force staff Sergeant for the United States Air Force and was also a veteran of the Korean War.
He enjoyed being an avid Nebraska cornhusker fan and especially enjoyed his Schlitz beer.
Richard will be remembered for being a people person and a friend to all. He was sharp as a tack to the very end.
He is survived by the love of his life of 56 years, Wennie; children, Bob, Jeff (Deb), Rick (Mona), Terry (Terri), Frank (Emily) Gossard, and
Tammy (Chris) Brehm; nieces Nancy (Marty) Weber, and Deb (Don) Warnke; three great nephews; many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; brother, Charlie; daughter-in-law, Rhea Gossard; daughter, Dina Truax; and grandson, Joshua Gossard.
A Family and Friends potluck Celebration of Life will be held at 5:30 pm on Friday, January 24th, 2025 at the West A Street VFW Post #3606.
