Richard, or Dick as he preferred to be called, passed away on May 9 ^th , 2020.

He was born in Fresno, Ohio on April 6, 1936 to Louis and Margaret Fox. He had one brother, Jim and one sister, Norma. Dover, Ohio was home and where he started a water softening business. Dick married and raised two children, Deborah and Randy. Always wanting to see the west, he moved to Colorado. The highlight of his life was meeting and talking to "Roy Rogers" Dick loved animals. Horses being at the top of the list. He was always ready to tell a story or a good joke.

Dick is leaving a wife, Violet; two children, Deborah and Randy; three grandchildren, Derek Butts and wife, Ashley; Megan Butts Sommers and husband, Adam and Bryce Fox, and one great grandson, Braxton. There are 4 stepchildren, Kyle, Kevin, Kim Vonderlage, and Kari Vonderlage Taylor and husband, Richard.

Dick was a loving husband, father and friend. He loved the Lord above all.

"Happy Trails Dick"

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers to donate to the Denver Dumb Friends League. 2080 Quebec St., Denver, CO 80231. (303) 751-5772.

A memorial date will be set later for burial in Julesburg Cemetery.