licothe, MO. Jan and Rich enjoyed traveling and working on FCHS reunions. They missed family, life-long friends, and the beauty of the mountains. Every year they returned to CO. Rich was an excellent 4-H leader and member of the Saddle Club. He supported Linda in participating in many horseshows. As a devoted father, Rich taught Linda about raising animals, camping, rural life and respecting nature. He also loved fishing, and as an exceptional gardener, he made sure no one left empty handed. Rich and Jan were blessed with granddaughters and great-grandchildren whom they loved and adored. Recitals, school programs and sport events were always attended. Rich enjoyed life, great family and friendships, laughter and even a few pranks!
Richard is survived by: daughter, Linda K. Koch of Fort Collins, CO; sister, Eileen Cortra Manes of Salt Lake City, UT; grandchildren, Nicole Webb of Chillicothe, MO and Kala McCully of Fort Collins, CO; great-grandchildren, Destiny, Addison, Alijah, Haden, Isaiah, and Israel. He was preceded in death by: wife, Janet; parents; brother, Ron; sister, Phyllis; nephew Ted; great-grandchildren Levi and Jeremiah.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018 at the Allnutt Drake Chapel in Fort Collins, CO 80526. Please visit www.allnutt.com to view Rich's online obituary and leave a message of condolence.
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