Richard Newman

Richard Newman , Harveyville, passed away October 1, 2014. Richard was born July 25, 1935 in Little Falls, Minnesota to George and Agnes Newman. Richard was united in marriage to Karen Cripps on January 8, 1955.

Richard served in the United States Air Force and was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 33 years before retiring in 1989. He was a member of Osage City Legion and a member of Rubberworkers Union.

Richard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Karen, of the home; two sons Joe (Rose) Newman of Harveyville, Mike (Rhonda) Newman of Vassar; and two daughters Kathy (Curtis) Keown of Cerro Gordo, IL and Julie (John) Fischer of Rossville; eight grandchildren; two step grandchildren and seven great -grandchildren. Richard is also survived by two brothers, John of Iron, Minnesota and Joe, of Jordan, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers and four sisters.

A visitation is scheduled at the Harveyville United Methodist Church on October 11, 2014 from 5:00 - 7:00. All memorial donations may be made to Midland Hospice House, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.