Condolence: Dear Nancy and family

The time goes by and the hurt and sadness remain when we lose a truly loved one like Rich was to you. I hope your life is still good and blessed as you deserve all that God can provide. I'm sad, too.

Condolence: It was so nice to get to know you and reach even if it was just for a short while. We only go to know which through the times he was able to come to church. It has been a rough few years for you Nancy but the love you shared were obvious to me. I was glad that I was able to help for a while with Rick but unfortunately that changed. I will remember the one day at your house when I got you over to the couch where Rich and I were and took my suggestion and danced with you in his arms and gave you a big kiss. It was so obvious to me that ever one that enter the room knew where Rich stood with the Lord. If you weren't a Christian it he certainly planted the seed. He has many stones in his crown. Please know that we will continue keeping you in our prayers, as the days will be long for you but the Lord will lift you up, and I know he has already and you have lots of wonderful friends.
With our love.

Condolence: We send our love and sorrow to you for the loss of Rich...but we know the loss is temporary, only the length of the remainder of your life. Thanks be to God for Jesus our Savior and Lord!

Condolence: Dear Nancy and family,
Memories keep Bro Rich close to you in spirit and thought and always in your heart, today and forever. Thinking of you.

Condolence: Dear Nancy and Family,
It has been my pleasure and honor to know, love, and receive love from Fr. Rich and Nancy. What powerful witnesses for Christ they were, giving encouragement beyond measure, and being prayer warriors who were always willing to “stand in the gap”. Though we will all miss our dear, sweet, gentle, yet “on fire for Jesus” man … I am so thankful for the seeds of the love of Christ he has planted and are still growing.
He was a sincere, wise, wonderful, and godly man.
Lots of love, Jill Estvold

Condolence: As I reflect on my time with Rich, I remember "All Hail, King Jesus!" -- the chorus he loved us to sing before the sermon. He was so deeply concerned with the cares and conditions of his congregation -- to the point of tears, often -- that singing a jubilant song made it a little easier for him to occupy the pulpit. Gentle, loving, sweet spirit; never dwelling on the negative, always looking for the best in everyone, always full of hope and wonder at the love of God, always inclusive -- in short, Rich was an ambassador for Christ. His impact on my life will never fail; may he be remembered always for a blessing.

Condolence: Nancy,
Rich was one of the most devout Christians we ever had the privilege to know. His strong faith and love for God was an inspiration to us all. We have so many wonderful memories of his time at St John. His favorite hymn was Majesty and he would sneak that hymn in about every Sunday! To this day I get a smile on my face and think of him when we sing it. Our love and prayers to you and your family. Love, Jan and Doug

Condolence: Hello Nancy...we will always remember Rich for the gentle, compassionate man we knew at St Charles. We are the blessed ones Nancy...we have had our husbands for many decades and have all eternity to look forward too. May you feel the Lord's arm around your shoulders. love to you, Rich and Maria

Condolence: Dearest Nancy:
There are not enough words to express what you and Rich have meant in my life. Rich was an awesome man of God whose love of Jesus and life of prayers changed my life and the life of many.
In Jesus' love,
Gloria Walters

Condolence: Nancy, we'll always remember how Rich led his church with such a gentle hand. Although we'd been in churches for years, when Bro. Rich came to St. John, he taught us more about Christian love and taking care of our families than anyone. We'll treasure the memories of our long talks and our time together. God Bless you. Tony and Sarah Jane