Marvin Ray Richards

Marvin Ray Richards, 74, passed away at St. Vincent’s Nursing Home on July 13, 2020 surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July 20, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Pkwy, Bismarck.

He was born at the Bismarck Hospital on June 15, 1946 to Charles and Ida (Wolf) Richards. During his younger years, he attended school in Pollock and Herried, South Dakota. He enlisted in the Army and fought bravely in the Vietnam War. He served his country for three years, and when he came home, he got a job at Jim’s Ready Mix. He did concrete work for most of his life.

His favorite past times included fishing, camping, and spending time with his family and friends.   

He is survived by Patty Kershaw; three grandchildren, Brandon Werre, Tiffany Werre and Nathan Werre; two great grandchildren, Kaiden and Hannah Werre; sister, Mavis Schell; two brothers, Fred and Gary Richards, Bismarck; sister-in-law, Loretta Richards, Hazelton, and Val Richards, Minot; and countless nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Marvin was preceded in death by this mother, father, daughter, and three brothers.