Richard passed away peacefully on November 27, 2015 in Lakewood, Colorado at the age of 93. Dick is survived by his wife of 71 years, Elaine, 3 Daughters, 5 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. The World War II Air Force veteran served with the Greatest Generation in the Pacific and with the United States Air Force Reserve. He achieved the distinguished rank of Chief Master Sergeant and is still often addressed by his family as ""Chief."" A funeral service will be held in Dick's honor on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 9:30AM at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 5303 E. County Line Road, Centennial, Colorado. Interment at Fort Logan National Cemetery will take place immediately following at 11:15AM, Staging Area 'C'.