Richard D. “Dick” Combs, 73

A celebration of life potluck luncheon in honor of Richard D. “Dick” Combs, 73, of Pottersville, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 29, 2022, at the West Plains Public Library Community Room. In lieu of flowers, feel free to bring a story and dish to share.  

He died at his home on Dec. 23, 2021, with his wife Theresa “Terri” by his side.  

He was born July 23, 1948, at Gary, Indiana, to Ralph Combs and Josephine Hamilton Combs.  

On September 10, 2005, he was married at Hebron, Indiana, to Theresa Einspahr.  

Richard retired as the assistant engineer at Lake County, Indiana, Highway Department after 30 years of service, and he then moved to the Ozarks.

He held the rank of sergeant in the United States Air Force and Indiana Army National Guard. 

Richard was an animal lover and avid outdoorsman since his childhood. He enjoyed fishing, deer and mushroom hunting and wild plant identification.  Richard was an accomplished guitar player. 

He is survived by his  wife; stepson, Will Werline and spouse Jessi; sisters, Vicki Alkire and spouse Don and Lynn Schmidt and spouse Kim; nieces, nephew, great-nieces and great-nephews. 

His parents preceded him in death.   

Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertsondrago.com.