It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard E. Gauen of East New Market, Maryland, who passed away on February 4, 2024, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Kenneth R. Gauen and Cleo Martin Gauen; and his great great grandchild Gracyn White. He is survived by : his wife Patricia Smith Gauen; his children, Kenneth Gauen (Dara) and Bonnie Jo Powell (Kenny); his grandchildren, Crystal Gauen Biel (Scott), Kenneth Powell, Jr. (Katie), Courtney Hults (Eddie), Karen Silbereisen and Andrew Silbereisen (Sarah); his great grandchildren, Kenneth Powell III, Sasha Biel, Duke Biel, MacKenzie Powell, Alex Andrews, Emmett Hults, Alex Fuller, Kayley Fuller, Austin Silbereisen and Dylan White; his brother Barry Gauen (Kathy); and his niece Debbie Beers (Steve). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Hurlock American Legion Post 243, P.O. Box 7, Hurlock, MD 21643.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas Funeral Home, P.A.