Richard was a retired Salesman for many years in the publishing industry. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a 40 year member of the All Bright Methodist Church of Mishawaka, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Eugene and May Fern Agner Frantz; his brother, David Frantz and a sister Pamela Hickson.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Rose Frick Frantz who he married on May 22, 1959; a daughter, Robin Conine (Gary) and Ronald Frantz (Stephanie)\; grandchildren, Nathanial Martin, Nicholas Martin (Barbara), Shawna Martin, Cayla Hall (John), Garold Conine, III., Hunter Conine, Austin Applegate, Kaitlyn Applegate, Rebekah Frantz, Matthew Frantz and Noah Frantz; 18 great grandchildren and other relatives, family and friends.