William "Bill" Morse Ben Richarz, age 83, of Mint Hill, NC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 14, 2019. He was born on April 28, 1936 in Woodsboro, TX, the son of Paul Neal and Zelma Ziesemer Richarz.
Mr. Richarz was a graduate of Brenham High School in Brenham, TX. He also attended Blinn Jr. College in Brenham and graduated from Sam Houston State University with a BS Degree.
Bill was retired from the Charlotte Observer after 26 years of service.
He was a past member of BPOE Lodge Number 392 of Brenham, TX, Fayetteville, NC and Charlotte, NC.
Mr. Richarz was an avid Ham Radio Operator with call signs of WN4VAF, WA4VAF and N4DH.He also enjoyed his time as a pilot and loved to fly.
Mr. Richarz is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Jean Faircloth Richarz; stepsons, Steven Mason, Mike Mason (Lela), and Pete Mason (Sandy); stepdaughters, Debbie Rose, Kathy Mason (Randy Seabolt) and Sherry Baudreaux; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews in Texas.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Robert Neal Richarz.
Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at McEwen Funeral Service-Mint Hill Chapel with a Graveside Service following at 3:30 pm at Sunset Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
Condolences may be offered at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com.
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