Richard Prince Obituary

Richard Glenn Prince, age 63, died Sunday, July 27th after a 21 month battle with Pancreatic Cancer, at his home in Black Forest, surrounded by his family.

Dick was an excellent husband, father, and grandfather and follower of Jesus Christ. He was an avid outdoors man and loved hiking and camping with his family. He also spent many weekends hunting and fishing with his friends. He enjoyed his dogs, watching baseball and being a volunteer tutor and Big Brother.

Dick was born in Colton, SD in 1951 to Francis and Albert Prince. He moved to Colorado in his early 20's and married his wife Cheryl in 1977. He began work for Katzke Paper Company in 1981 and loved his work so much that he was still visiting customers until the last few days of his life.

He is survived by his wife Cheryl, daughter Stacey and son-in law Roy Matthewson (Black Forest, CO), son Luke and daughter-in-law Ginny (Oakland, CA), brothers Greg Prince (Colton, SD) and Steve Prince (Lyons, SD). He is also survived by three grandchildren, Lydia, Melody, and Peter. He loved every minute of being a grandfather, and was the best grandfather these three babies could ever ask for.

To celebrate Dick, there will be a memorial service for him on Saturday, August 2 at 2pm at Springs Community Church, 7290 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920.

In lieu of flowers, please make a gift in support of pancreatic cancer research at the University of Colorado. Please send your gift in memory of Richard Prince to: University of Colorado Foundation, PO Box 17126, Denver, CO 80217. On the memo line of the check, please note "Richard Prince". Gifts may also be made online at www.cufund.org/RichardPrince.

Published by The Gazette on Jul. 31, 2014.
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That big smile! He had such an open friendly spirit and every conversation was punctuated with that wonderful smile. He was a good man. Our hearts and prayers are with you, Cheryl.

Pat and Jim

Patricia Fitzpatrick

August 13, 2014

One of the most genuine persons I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. They are no doubt having one terrific celebration in Heaven in honor of the new Prince in town.

Stan Chandler

August 9, 2014

We loved his friendship. Always quick with a laugh. We have been very blessed to have shared in our love of the Lord with him and his family.

Kim & Dale

August 7, 2014

Blessings to you. I remember Dick as such a positive friend. He always saw the good in people and was a great encourager to me.

D Hering

August 1, 2014

Dick was a great friend. We went through all 12 grades of school together, and had a lot of fun playing football, basketball, and baseball. My sympathy to Dick's family.

Bob Egan

August 1, 2014

Praying for you and your family.

Lori Otten

August 1, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with Dick's family. Knew Dick from church and school in Colton, but really got to know him in college at Northwestern, even we're roommates for a while. Loved his wonderful sense of humor. Will miss you Dick

August 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and know that Dick is in a better place. He was a good cousin and I have a lot of good memories growing up with him.

Dave Reurink

August 1, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dick and I went to school all 12 years.

Bonnie (Haugse) Johnson

August 1, 2014

Had the honor to know and interact with Dick. He was a brother in Christ whom mentored to me each and every time by his example. The world is less without him, heaven has already greeted him with open arms. Matt E.

August 1, 2014

Our sympathies to all the family. Knew Dick well when he was in Colton, Our parents were cousins! Great guy!

Cindy Johnson

August 1, 2014

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Ruth (Olson) Nickel

July 31, 2014

Dear Family,
Dick and I went to school all 12 years and went to the same church in Colton. He was very shy but came out of his shell because of his family I believe. I will miss him even though we didn't keep in touch much. Please know that I will lift you all up in prayer as you go through this difficult time. RIP Dick. God's love to you all....

Cathi Costain

July 31, 2014

Great man, great person, great friend. Will not be the same walking the fields of Kansas without you.

Rodney Cummins

July 31, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joe Gauna

July 31, 2014

Dear Prince Family,
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Jill & Floyd

July 31, 2014

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