Richard Dean Kolyer Obituary
We bid farewell to Richard Dean Kolyer (Lubbock, Texas), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 13, 2025 at the age of 88. Richard Dean touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Richard Dean leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though Richard Dean may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his grandchildren, Leah and Alex; his wife Maria Teresa Kolyer; his children, Carmen Kolyer Weaver of Lubbock and Richard Kolyer of Mountain View; his parents, Richard Ward Kolyer and Catherine "Kittie" Kolyer; and his sister Jeannie Kolyer. He was also cherished by his children, grand-children and great-grandchildren.