Richard Lee Standish's obituary , Passed away on August 24, 2025 in Murphy, North Carolina

Richard Lee Standish

May 13, 1944 - August 24, 2025 (81 years old)

Murphy, North Carolina

Richard Lee Standish's obituary , Passed away on August 24, 2025 in Murphy, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home

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Richard Lee Standish

May 13, 1944 - August 24, 2025 (81 years old)

Murphy, North Carolina

Richard Lee Standish Obituary

The world bids farewell to Richard Lee Standish (Murphy, North Carolina), born in Norwich, New York, departing on August 24, 2025 at the age of 81. Richard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Wanda Tefft and Glenn Standish; his siblings, Sandy Loomis and Paul Standish; his brother-in-law Richard Ruh; and his nephew Ryan Ruh.

He is survived by: his wife Judy Van Vliet Standish; his sons, Michael, Robert (Kim), William (Denyse) and Thomas (Angela); his grandchildren, David Goodman (Brittney), Tyler Standish, Shelby Rose Standish, Ashley Barrett (Tim), Richard Shea Standish, Alyssa Standish, Sydney Standish, Alyson Standish, Jackson Standish, Peyton Standish and Sophia Grace Standish; his great grandchild Addison Goodman; his siblings, Sharon Standish Parks and Glenn Standish; and his siblings-in-law, Sandra Ruh, Philip Van Vliet (Elizabeth) and Gregory Van Vliet.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Vincent DePaul, P.O. Box 303, Murphy NC 28906 to bless families in need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home



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Sep 02

Memorial service

St. William Catholic Church
765 Andrews Rd, Murphy, NC 28906

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Sep 02

Inurnment

St. William Columbarium

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