RUSSELL — Curt L. Richards, 59, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. Born Feb. 13, 1958 in Russell, he was the son of Bill A. and Marjorie A. (Richardson) Richards. He grew up and attended school in Russell.
Curt married Vicki S. Potter on March 25, 1978 in Russell. They had two sons; Nate and Joshua. Curt worked over 15 years for the Russell Regional Hospital in maintenance and the last 10 years as Director of Maintenance. He also did heavy equipment work, roofing jobs and built homes. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Russell, Fur Harvesters and was a ham radio operator. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Vicki of the home; sons, Nate Richards (Desi) of Beloit, and Joshua Richards (Karna Carlson) of Kansas City; brother, Bill Richards of Wichita; sister, Kim Berry (Scott Soukup) of Ellsworth; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Celebration of Life will be at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at Otterbein United Methodist Church with Pastor Michael Eurit officiating. Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present from 6 - 7 p.m. A Memorial has been established with Russell Regional Hospital Maintenance Department. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.

Funeral arrangements provided by
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary
610 N Maple St,
Russell, KS 67665
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Nov. 12, 2017