Richard Lane

Richard Henry Lane, 72, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away October 22, 2026, in hospice care after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Richard was born on July 20, 1954, in Springfield, Missouri, a place he always considered home and never tired of talking about. A hardworking and devoted family man, Richard had many jobs throughout his life as a baker, in construction, and as a truck driver, at times holding three jobs to provide for his family. He was devoted to God, his family, and his country. Richard never knew a stranger and was never shy about speaking his mind. Stubborn at times, he always made sure you knew exactly where you stood with him. He loved space exploration and took special pride in sharing his birthday with the first moon landing on July 20, 1969, when he turned 15.

Richard was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Deborah Ann Lane; his parents Fredrick Lane and Margaret (Cox) Lane; and his brother John Lane. He is survived by his sister Peggy Lane Kaiser, and husband Tom; son Paul Lane (USAF Retired) and wife Heather; daughters Nicole Lane and Caroline Lane-Underhill and husband Zackery; grandsons Albert Jr. (wife Lyllian), Dominic, Ethan, and Jakob; granddaughter Skylar; and great-grandchildren Amilio and Alina.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with funeral services following at 3:00 p.m. at Meadowlawn Funeral Home, 4244 Madison Street, New Port Richey, Florida 34652.