Loving father of Verne Richards and Verne Guffy. Dearest grandfather of Brian (Lisa), Cecilia, Sheila (Craig), Sherry, Jamie, Stacey, Donnie, Adam and James and great grandfather of 13. Dear brother of Jay Richards and Leona Lanning. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Sandy and Kathy, his parents, Harry and Evelyn Richards and his sister, Beverly Richards.