Harvey Richardson

Longtime Casper resident, Harvey L. Richardson, 91, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2017. He was born December 13, 1925 in Geddes, SD to Ray Harvey and Blanch Mary (Raymond) Richardson. He served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Fireman First Class from 1945 to 1946. In December of 1947 he and Cleda Coleman were married and eventually became the parents of five children. Deciding to make a change, the family moved from the farm in 1955 and relocated to Casper. He easily transitioned into working in the oilfields and in 1963 started his own company, RDM Trucking. The company was highly respected and reliable. He retired in 1976, but after the untimely death of Cleda, never one to remain idle, Harvey founded another trucking company and was involved in several other enterprises. On April 10, 1982 Harvey and Suzie were married. Harvey belonged to the American Legion for 61 years, the Eagles 27 years, was a life member of the Elks, served on the Board of Director's for the Wyoming Trucking Association, and was a charter member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Harvey lived life to the fullest, enjoying the many recreational activities that South Dakota and Wyoming have to offer. He was proud that he had visited all 50 states and 21 foreign countries, always meeting new friends along the way. Harvey loved people and never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edgar; his first wife, Cleda; son, Ronald Richardson; and grandson, Dennis Richardson. Harvey leaves behind his wife, Susan (Rochwite) Richardson; daughters, Barbara (Roy) Cohee and Linda (Dennis) Keas; sons, Donald (Chay) Richardson and Mark (Celeste) Richardson; daughter-in-law, Kristi Lynn Richardson; Suzie's children, Dean (Melba) Velazquez and Jenny (Bob) Love; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A memorial mass will be held Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with a reception luncheon to follow. Rosary at 7PM Friday evening, April 7, 2017 at Bustard's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Central Wyoming Hospice, 319 S. Wilson, Casper, WY 82601 or the Casper Humane Society, 849 East E Street, Casper, WY 82601.

Visitation

Friday, April 7, 2017 7:00pm

Bustard's Funeral Home

600 CY Avenue

Casper, Wyoming 82601

Visitation

Friday, April 7, 2017 7:00pm

Bustard's Funeral Home

600 CY Avenue

Casper, Wyoming 82601

Visitation

Friday, April 7, 2017 7:00pm

Bustard's Funeral Home

600 CY Avenue

Casper, Wyoming 82601