Richard Allen Risch Jr.

Richard Allen Risch Jr. born Nov. 3, 1959, to parents, Richard and Annie Plaster Risch, in LaMarque, Texas passed away on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, at his home in Woodville. "Rick" was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served as an electrician's mate third class. He had a passion for fishing, both salt and fresh water. He not only excelled at both but loved to teach anyone who wanted to learn. His favorite places to fish were Pleasure Island and Woodman Lake, rain or shine and he was famous for saying, "No need to wait for good weather, the fish are already wet." An avid outdoorsman, Rick also enjoyed hunting and camping and loved being in the woods. He was a true craftsman and could fix anything. He is survived by his wife, Jamie Risch of Woodville; daughter, Amanda and husband, Roger Bartosh, of Dripping Springs; father, Richard A. Risch Sr. of Martinsville; brothers, Keith Risch of Melrose and Bobby Risch of Baytown; sister, Leigh and husband, Robert Decker, of Martinsville; nieces, Megan Dubois, Brittany Risch, Dani Caldwell, Kelsea Risch and Hope Risch; nephews, LCpl. Corey Decker, Kelby Risch and Rayce Risch; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Plaster Risch; grandparents, Thomas and Sarah Plaster; aunts, Faye McKithan, Marlene Golightly and Shirley Sweat; uncle, Ray Plaster; also cousins, Jimmy Lonis and Patsy Dawson. He will be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date to celebrate Rick's life and accomplishments. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in his name.