of Subiaco, AR
October 21, 1922 - April 27, 2016
Richard Frank Etzkorn Sr., 93 of Subiaco, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in Subiaco. He was born on October 21, 1922 in Subiaco to his parents John and Freda (Werner) Etzkorn. Richard was a United States Army Veteran having served in WWII and the Korean War. He was a retired carpenter and stone mason having done a lot of the rock work at St. Benedict Catholic Church where he was a long time member of the church and men's society. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Arkansas Razorback Fan.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Freda (Werner) Etzkorn; his wife of 64 years Gertrude Ann (Schluterman) Etzkorn; three brothers, Paul Etzkorn, Fred Etzkorn and Robert Etzkorn and two great-granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Hope Wyatt.
He is survived by his four daughters, Debby Etzkorn of Fort Smith, Nita Wyatt and husband Phillip of Clarksville, Diane Gray and husband Dennis of Altus and Vivian Fox and husband Larry of Paris; five sons, Pat Etzkorn and wife Lisa of Subiaco, John Etzkorn and wife Candy of Subiaco, Henry Etzkorn and wife Anna of Subiaco, Rick Etzkorn and wife Susan of Fort Smith and Matt Etzkorn of Subiaco; twenty grandchildren and twenty eight great-grandchildren.
Rosary service will be held at 7:45 p.m., on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, May 2, 2016 at St. Benedict Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Mark Stengel O.S.B.. Burial will follow in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons.
Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters and grandsons.
Your father was a remarkable man. I can remember as a child going to a, I think it was a goat roast, with so many people in attendance.
I especially admired him after his amputations. What courage it must have taken to make that decision in the first place. Then after he received his prosthetics he continued to get out and about.
I will miss seeing him about but will always remember him for his strength, courage, and determination.
Karen Binz
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the
words spoken at John 5:28,29 "(28).Do not be amazed
at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the
memorial tombs will hear his voice (29). and come out,
those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and
those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment."
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the
words spoken at John 5:28,29 "(28).Do not be amazed
at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the
memorial tombs will hear his voice (29). and come out,
those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and
those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment."
Debby and family--my sincere sympathy to you upon the death of your dad. May he now rest in peace with your mother.
Henry and Family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. May God bless and keep you all.
Brenda and Joey
Vivian and Larry,my deepest condolences to you and your entire family, on the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you during this trying time. Prayers and love.
So sorry for your family's loss.
Vivian and family~~~~Prayers for each of you as you go through your dad passing. I know you have lots of memories. Hang in there!
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May you treasure your memories.
Mickey and Rob Oates
Mike and I want to express our sincere condolences on your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.