Richard R. Terrian, of Wakefield, KS joined his heavenly Father on 7/1/2023. He was surrounded by his family and sent off to his new heavenly home with an outpouring of love and support.
Richard had a full life filled with many stories, adventures and accomplishments. The most important being his loving relationship with God and His Son Jesus Christ.
Richard's family was his next love. He loved his family so very much. He had a generous loving heart and forgiving spirit. He believed in not only second chances, but as many chances as it took to make things right. He was a great listener and took his time to think before responding. He was a hard worker who always provided for his family in every way possible. He was more than a husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle or cousin. He was our friend, our confident, our support, our love.
Richard was a proud Army veteran who retired after 20 years of service. He served in the 1st Squadron, 4th Calvary, 1st Infantry Division, who were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation Award by President Lyndon Johnson for their valiant service. He loved his country, believed in freedom and doing what he could for his fellow man.
He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Connie of 59 plus years. His children: Richard and wife Sonya Terrian, Kristy and husband Eric Eickholt and Kami Shandy. His grandchildren: Samantha and husband Michael Duckworth, Matthew and wife Michaela Shandy, Richie Terrian Ill, Dougie Shandy and LaNae Terrian. Great grandchildren: Beckham and "baby" Shandy and Beatrice Duckworth. Sister: Doris Williams. Cousin: Carla Reetz and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 sisters and a grandson, Jack.
A private military service will be held in his honor at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Manhattan.
In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to Meadowlark Hospice or the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation sent to 501 3rd Street, Wakefield, KS 67487.