He graduated with a bachelor degree in Sociology, Phi Beta Kappa, from University of Missouri. He also holds a master’s degree in public science administration from the University of New Mexico. He worked for NASA at KSC from 1962 – 1993 and became Director of Personnel under General Forrest McCartney. He died July 5th, 2018, he was 85 years old.
Richard was an avid outdoorsman enjoying boating, hunting, fishing, camping and backpacking.
Richard was married to Janet Drew from 1959 until his death.
Richard will be missed by all but especially by Janet, sister Tudy (Kenny), son Brad (Anita) and three grandchildren (Haylee, Jordan and Garrett). He also loved the dogs that enriched his entire life, Butch, Charlie, Cheri, Poppy and Dori.
Richard was predeceased by his parents John Martin Uhrmann, Margaret Crismon Uhrmann and his brother John Uhrmann Jr.
Memorial Services will be held Friday, July 13th, 2018 at 5 PM at Lighthouse Christian Church, 1250 North Banana River Drive, Merritt Island FL 32952. (Across from Audubon School)
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Richard to Lighthouse Christian Church.
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