He was survived by his children Rick (Bev), Linda Russ, Randy (Karen), many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by wife Elsie Veenstra Zuidema, son Robert and grandson Andy; by parents and siblings John, Duke, and Marge.
Richard served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Mobile Oil.
Visitation and Funeral Service at Kraeer Funeral Home at address 1 N State Road 7, Margate, FL. 33063 on Tuesday November 10th, 2026. Visitation is at 9am-11am with service immediately following at 11:00am.
Interment at South Florida National Cemetery at 6501 S State Road 7, Lake Worth, FL. 33449 at a later date.
