MSG (Ret) Arthur Richard

Arthur Eugene Richard, son of the late Arthur Joseph and Nellie Rebecca (McGrew) Richard, was born July 26, 1931 in Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. During his school age years, Art attended school and graduated from high school in Waukonia, Oklahoma. After graduation, Art attended Enid Business College in Enid, Oklahoma. On July 19, 1950, Art entered the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his retirement on August 31, 1972 after 22 years of service. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant. For his faithful service, Art earned many awards and commendations; some of which include the Army Commendation Medal and one Bronze Service Star for Vietnam Service Medal. Art served with the Finance Corp. On June 23, 1956, Art was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Bucnis in Homewood, Illinois. They shared over 53 years of marriage together and were blessed with three children: Debbie, Dwayne and Dawn. During his military career, Art and his family moved several times and eventually moved to the Fort Leonard Wood area. They became very active in their church, Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church and were faithful members. He was a member of the Francis J. Lynch VFW Post 3168 of Laquey, Fort Leonard Wood Lion’s Club, Retired Enlisted Association, AARP and served as a member of the board of the Humane Society. In his spare time, Art enjoyed woodworking. Most importantly, he treasured those times that he could spend with his family and friends. Art passed away at 9:17 a.m., Thursday, June 25, 2009, while visiting family in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 77 years. Art leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Beverly; three children: Debbie Gan of Eldon, Dwayne Richard of Scottsdale, Arizona and Dawn Adams of St. Charles; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 1, 2009 in Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Robert with Rev. Richard Anderegg officiating. Assisting Rev. Anderegg were Michael Boerner and Jamie Littlepage. Organist Kitty Scott accompanied the congregation as they sang “Lift High the Cross”, “How Great Thou Art”, “Drawn to the Cross, Which Thou Has Blessed” and “Beautiful Savior”. Serving as escorts were the United States Army. Serving as honorary escorts were Jerimiah Gan, Joshua Gan, Jacob Gan, Zachary Richard, Andrew Richard, Daniel Boorom, Pete Malley, Tom Ulmer, Mike Boerner, Jim Barnes, Jerry Driscoll and Michael Jones. Burial with military honors followed in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Art Richard to Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church or the American Lung Association and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory

MSG (Ret) Arthur Richard

July 26, 1931 - June 25, 2009