Richard M. "Dick" Kuta
Burial Details
Obituaries
Grand Junction Daily Sentinel page 5B - March 9, 2012
Delta resident, Richard "Dick"
K u t a , p a s s e d a w a y Ma r c h 6 ,
2012, after a lengthy illness at his
home in Delta, Colorado. He was
82 years of age.
A Celebration of Life will be
held at 5:00 p.m., Sunday , March
11, 2012, at the Taylor Funeral
Service Chapel in Delta, Colorado.
Rosary will be recited at
9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Delta, followed by a
Mass of the Resurrection to be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March
12, 2012. Inurnment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Hotchkiss,
Colorado.
Richard Kuta was born to Adam A. and Mary E. (Nosal) Kuta on
September 22, 1929, in Loup City, Nebraska. He spent his childhood
in Loup City, graduating from Loup City High School in 1946.
Richard honorably served his country in Germany and Korea while
in the United States Army.
On September 2, 1989, Richard married Jacque K. Booth in Ouray,
Colorado, and gained three step-daughters. Richard and Jacque
would have celebrated their 23rd anniversary this year. Richard was
previously married to Phyllis (Redden) Kuta. They raised three children.
Richard worked as a Colorado State patrolman for 16 years. After
retiring from the state patrol, Richard drove a school bus for 16
years. He loved children, and the students brought him joy over the
years.
Richard was an avid Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies fan.
He loved traveling the mountains and enjoyed golfing, fishing,
hunting, reading and wintering in Arizona. More importantly, he
loved and cherished his family.
Richard was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, and a
former member of Knights of Columbus. He was also a life member
of Delta Elks Lodge and belonged to several coffee clubs, socializing
with comrades and co-workers.
Richard is survived by his wife, Jacque Kuta; two sons, Randy
Kuta of Aurora, CO, and Mike Kuta of Austin, CO; one daughter,
Melinda Kuta of Erie, CO; three step-daughters, Kimberly Shreeves
of Delta, CO; Shelly (Dave) Vandertie of Solana Beach, CA, and
Lisa (Bernie) Kuta of Highlands Ranch, CO; six sisters, Lynn
Rozmiarek of Pueblo, CO; Rita (Lee) Mendyk of Winona, MN;
Dodie Dickerson of Belmont, CA; Marian Novak of Rio Rancho,
NM; Georgia Treadwell of Fruita, CO; Kathy (Marvin) Klaes of
Middleburg, FL; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; seven
step-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and large circle of
friends.
Richard was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Kuta and
Arnold "Jack" Kuta; his parents; his former wife, Phyllis Kuta, and
two infant children.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Richard's
memory to Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, P.O.
Box 24, Delta, Colorado 81416.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Taylor Funeral
Service and Crematory.
View the internet obituary and sign the online guest registry at
taylorfuneralservice.com.
