Richard "Rich" Varner
Richard "Rich" Varner
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Sunset Memorial Funeral Home
7405 Mullan Rd Missoula, Missoula, MT 59808
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Richard “Rich” Varner, 77, of Missoula passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at home surrounded by loved ones. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home with placement in the Sunset Memorial Mausoleum to follow. A reception will be held at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home after the committal service. Online condolences may be left at sunsetfuneralhomecemetery.com. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Ronald McDonald House and/or Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in Rich’s name.
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7405 Mullan Rd Missoula, Missoula, MT 59808
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