Richard Philip Van Buren

February 26, 1930 - January 17, 2020

Beloved husband of Rosa for 63 years. Loving father of Gina (late), Martha (Bob) and Lisa (Mike). Dear grandfather of Bobby (Theresa), Tony, Katie and Beth (Karma). Great grandfather of Eli, Robby and Lilly. Survived by his brother Steve (Audrey). Richard was a proud Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean War (1950-1954). He met the love of his life his wife, Rosa, in Mexico City and even though they spoke different languages were married a month later. Throughout Richard life he was an avid cyclist. He created logs throughout his riding years and quite a few read he had ridden 100 miles a day. Richard was a loving and loyal family man. Family meant everything to him and he loved nothing more that spending time with them doing anything. Richard was loved and will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation be made to the Dementia Society of America. (https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate)