Age 63.  Went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 13, 2015.  He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 26 years, Louise "Lue".  Proud Dad of Kelly (Greg) LaPlant, Becky (Derek) Brylow, and Tracy Jolitz.  Adored Poppy of Annabelle and Josephine, Grandfather of Christopher, Courtney, and McKenna.  He is also survived by his brother James (Joan), sister Marilyn Braun, nieces, nephews, other family, and many friends.  He proudly served as an Aeromedical Specialist in England with the US Air Force during the Vietnam war.  Rich thoroughly enjoyed the social interactions with his patients as a contact lens specialist.