Robert D. “Bob” Richardson Sr. was born January 15, 1944 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Willis and Maxine Burger Richardson and passed from this life on October 23, 2012 in Mead, Oklahoma at the age of 68.

Bob graduated from George Washington High School in Cedar Rapids then served his country in the United States Army from 1963 until 1966 when he was honorably discharged. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 31 years and moved to Bryan County. He was a member of the NRA and GPAA and he enjoyed prospecting for gold.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents and step mother, Irene Richardson.

Bob is survived by his children Robert Richardson Jr. and wife Jennifer of Ashmore, Illinois, Wills A. Richardson and wife Wina of Mead, Oklahoma and Shauna Richardson of Calera, Oklahoma; brothers Gary Richardson and wife Mary Jo and Deane Richardson and wife Gae both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, October 29, 2012 at Ft. Sill National Cemetery in Elgin, Oklahoma with Military Honors. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-4 P. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com.

Services are under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service, Durant, Oklahoma.