Obituary

Richard Ray Ruchert

April 4, 1982-

February 2, 2020

Richard Ray Ruchert took his first peaceful steps into Heaven on Sunday, February 02, 2020, at Pomeroy. He was 37-years-old.

Richard was born to Rick Ruchert and Brenda Ruchert in Pomeroy, Wash., on April 4, 1982. When he was just 7-months-old, he had an ear infection that turned into spinal meningitis, leaving him disabled. Richard attended school at Pomeroy School District where he had wonderful teachers and fellow students who all supported helping Richard achieve different milestones. He could be seen walking down the long hallway in the elementary school with a teacher, an aid or another student by his side, usually wearing a smile.

Richard's greatest love was food and car rides. A day will not go by where we don't think about his mischievous smile, beautiful blue eyes, and the impact that he had on each one of us, teaching us empathy, patience, and gratitude.

Richard is survived by his mom and stepdad Eric and Brenda Argyle, his sister Kyle and Sarah Gingerich, nephews and niece Chance Robison, Briielle Robison, and Bradley Gingerich, grandparents Steve and Tressie Stilson, and Hal Warren, and multiple Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

Richard was preceded in death by his father Rick Ruchert and grandmother Dorothy Ruchert.

A Celebration of Richard's Life will be held at Spinner's Maple Hall on February 23, 2020 at 3 p.m. The family will be serving a main dish, as well as refreshments. Please bring a side dish to share.