Richard Leo Rietcheck

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Richard Leo Rietcheck, 88, professional photographer, of Richard Rietcheck Photography, KG&E retiree, Korean War veteran, and loving father, died December 28, 2019 in Wichita. Funeral Mass at All Saints Catholic Church, 11 am, Friday, Jan, 10, 2020. Proceeded in death by his parents, Frank and Josephine, brother James of Grinnell KS. Survived by his wife, Judith; children Becky Goscha of Omaha, NE; Randy (Patti) Rietcheck of Colorado Springs, CO; Cindy Beuke of Frisco, TX; Patty (Paul) Karr of Manhattan, KS: stepdaughter Jenna James of Wichita, KS; 10 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and 1 great grandson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to All Saints Catholic Church. Downing and Lahey East Mortuary.

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  1. Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are loved and prayers surround you and your family now and always. . You now have a perfect guardian angel that watches over you always 💜✝️🙏

  2. The World just lost an awesome man, Thank you Richard for sharing your love of photography with me. Thank you for your friendship. I will forever miss my Hero.

  3. Rest Richard, until you hear at dawn, the low, clear reveille of God. Thank you for your service to this nation.

  4. Rest in peace Richard, it was a pleasure visiting with you when you come to Chromatech. Judy you have my sympathy.

  5. Richard took the pictures for my wedding and my sisters back in the 80’s. He was the sought after photographer at that time and did an excellent job. He was so easy to work with and was such a gentleman. My sympathy to you and your family. He always talked about you with love! Missy Weathersby Hampel

  6. I worked at KG&E when Richard was the photograher there. Richard took pictures for my wedding on September 10, 1977. What a great pleasant individual. The picture published of him is a great picture. Was sorry to hear the news and my sympathy goes to the family and to let them know that he was a great person to work with.


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