Larned – Ronald D. Richards, 72, passed away February 12, 2015, at his home in Larned.

He was born February 12, 1942 in Dodge City, the son of Robert D. and Sophia Fox Richards, a longtime area resident he was a licensed T.V. repair man and an antique collector.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned.

In 1963, he married Mary Loise Keeslar in Larned. She passed away in 1974. In 1978, he married Darlene Vesetecka in Larned. She passed away in 2014.

Survivors include: two daughters, Shelia Richards, Hutchinson and Jessica Wasson, Great Bend; a sister, Virginia Scherling, Newton; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Johnnie D. Richards; two brothers, Turman and Jerry Richards; a sister, Rosemary Richards and a grandson.

Cremation has taken place and Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550 is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.