Paul A. Richard, Lawton, Oklahoma
Obituary | Paul A. Richard of Lawton, Oklahoma | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)
April 23, 1943 - January 19, 2021
Paul Albert Richard was born in Concordia, KS on April 23, 1943 to Matthew and Angeline (Racette) Richard and passed away January 19, 2021 in Edinburg, TX. He married Gladys (Gee Basgall) Leiker on June 13, 2020 in Salina, KS.
Mr. Richard proudly served his country in the Army and Air Force National Guard serving seven years as a combat engineer. He was owner-manager of PG&R Decorating and Auto Glass in Salina, later becoming a top salesman for PPG (Pittsburg Paint and Glass) while winning multiple awards and certifications.
He was a member the American Legion, Manhattan, KS and VFW, St. Mary’s Salina, and Jolly Mixers Dance Club of Salina serving as president and vice-president several years.
He is survived by his wife Gee of the home; one son, Tony Richard (Sophia Dewey), Mentor, KS; three daughters; Tammy (Doug) Watkins, Salina, KS.; Jennifer (Kris) Antonetti, Lawrence, KS.; and Krystal (Bryan) Hay, Nashville, TN., brother, John (Sandy) Richard, St. George, KS.; two sisters, Maurene (Dan) Miller, Fresno, CA., and Paula Miller, Visalia, CA., six grandchildren; two step-children; DeAnn (Jason) Laymance, Lawton, OK., and Daniel Leiker, Russell, KS., three step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Donald Richard. It was Paul’s wishes to be cremated.
A private celebration of life graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m., May 27, 2021 at the St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia with Fr. David Metz officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Ft. Riley Big Red One, Ft. Riley, Kansas and American Legion Post #76 and VFW Post #588, Concordia, Kansas.
To plant memorial trees in memory of Paul A. Richard, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.