Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Gunsmith
• Occupation: Rancher
• Religion: Christian

Notes:

"He grew up in the Montrose and Delta areas and graduated from the Montrose County High School with the class of 1944. During World War II, he was proud to serve his country in the United States Navey as a gunner's mate in the Asiatic Pacific. Richard loved to work with guns and was self-employed as a gunsmith. He was a member of the Montrose Christian Church, the National Rifle Association and the Montrose Rod & Gun Club. In addition to his love of guns, Richard also enjoyed woodworking. Survving family members who were richly blessed to share Richard's life include his wife, Betty Hoch, of Montrose, Colo., three sons: Rand Hoch and wife Judy, of Lakewood, Colo.; Daryl Hoch and wife Mary, of Montrose, Colo.; Stephen Hoch and wife Fran, of Rathdrum, Idaho; one daughter; Deanna Grider, of Montrose, Colo.; two grandchildren: Jessica Belisle and husband Randy, of Rueblo, Colo.; Logan Hoch, of Montrose, Colo.; and one sister: Carolee Burnett, of Montrose, Colo. Richard was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service in celebration of Richard's life will be officiated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, at the Montrose Christian Church."

Died:
Montrose Memorial Hospital