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Richard Prouty Obituary
He was born on Dec. 16, 1963, in Newton, the son of Theodore Earl and Phyllis Lefort Prouty. Richard was raised and attended schools in Hesston. He was very active in FFA and enjoyed auto mechanics. He graduated from Hesston High School in 1982.
Richard joined his brothers working for their father in Prouty Truck Lines. For many years, Richard traveled across the country for their family "farm to market" business. Shortly after his dad Ted's death in 2009, the business was sold.
For the past few years, Richard has been a wonderful caretaker to his mother and grandmother. From taking them on their daily errands to making sure they had some recreational fun, Richard was devoted.
Richard never met a stranger, he enjoyed visiting with people on his travels throughout life. He was very caring and helpful to those in need.
He was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newton.
Survivors include his mother Phyllis Prouty of the home in Hesston; brothers Rick of Hesston and Ted "Butch" Jr. and his wife Dee of Sedgwick; sisters Lisa Schmidt and her husband Kevin of Sedgwick, and Maggie Smet and her husband Craig of Newton; grandmother Marceline Lefort of Garden City; 16 nieces and nephews; and 10 great-nieces and great-nephews.
Richard is preceded in death by his father Ted; and grandparents A.R. Lefort, Wilbur and Wilhemina Prouty.
The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 3, 2016) at the Broadway Colonial Funeral Home in Newton.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday (Nov. 4, 2016) at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newton. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Newton.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to Caring Hands Humane Society or St. Mary's School Chapel fund. Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 120 E. Broadway, Newton, KS 67114.
Condolences may be left at www.broadwaycolonialfh.com.
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Benjamin
May 27, 2024
I just want to let you know that there's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you uncle Richard. All the conversations we had I still take them to heart. It doesn't get easier each day & year that passes without you. Love & miss you dearly
Michelle Pfautz
October 27, 2023
Think of him often. Know he is in Great Arms now.
Judy Hayes
November 12, 2016
Rest in peace Richard as you are home peacefully with our Lord. I am certain that when God bestowed you with your wings that He knows you will be your family's guardian angel from above still providing them your care and love. I pray for God to wrap His loving and comforting arms around each and every one of your family and friends providing them with love, comfort, peace, and mercy as they adjust to this life on earth without your physical presence. I know you will be with them always and also to us that knew your kind spirit and gentleness. I am certain you are missed by many. You were always so very kind to me and I will never forget you.
Briane Coleman
November 4, 2016
So sorry i couldn't make it to the funeral but I'm sending my love and prayers from green bay wi kendall and his family wanted me to let you know that they send their love and condolences also richard was an awesome person very very kind he will be missed greatlyLoveBriane Coleman
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Sherri Hunter rivera
November 4, 2016
Am so sorry for yalls loss.Sending my sincerest thoughts and prayers for the family.
Michelle and Kent Pfautz
November 3, 2016
My prayers are with you all, we know Richard is safe in the arms of the Lord and Angels watch on us all. Love you Richard you will be missed by all.
Cynthani Wyant
November 3, 2016
R.I.P Richard my thoughts and prayers go out for u and ur family. U r with ur love now.
Gailen Davis
November 2, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you . Richard was a great friend we traveled many miles together . I will miss him very much
Gailen (wacker) Davis
November 1, 2016
Phyllis,
I am so sorry for your loss. Richard loved you so much. He was a good man. I believe he was at the wrong place at the wrong time. May God hold you in His arms.
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