Richard Jack Gould, age 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Concordia on October 8, 2024.
He was born June 5, 1953, along with his twin Robert, at the Concordia Hospital. Richard was the son of Jack D. and Phyllis Gile Gould. In 1971, he graduated from Concordia High School. He later attended Cloud County Community College and then graduated from Kansas State University with degrees in history, social sciences, and geography.
His love of history and learning led to a 28 year career as curator with the Kansas State Historical Society's Pawnee Indian Museum, Republic, Kansas. Richard was passionate in sharing history of the Pawnee Indian tribe and was a talented tour guide, researcher, and curator. He made history truly come alive for hundreds of students and adults over the years. Richard worked closely with archaeologists from KU and the Smithsonian Institution.
In his early years, Richard loved boating at Waconda and Lovewell Lakes. He also enjoyed going to K-State football and basketball games as well as Gile and Holgerson family reunions. He was deeply devoted and generous to his family and friends, but especially to his parents. Richard enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean Islands with Bob, Cousin Paul Whitney and friend Brenda Cottrell.
Later, Richard traveled often with his brother Bob and friend Beth Carlgren. The three of them enjoyed many trips to Africa and Europe. After his retirement, he moved back to Concordia in 2018, where he and his twin brother along with many friends enjoyed "country cruising."
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Orrin and Hazel Gould, Roy and Julia Gile; his parents and brothers, James and Robert.
Survivors include brother, Lee (Debbie) Gould, Salina, Kansas; nephew, Jared (Kelly) Gould and their children Julie and Jackson, Waco, Texas, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by close friends, Brenda Cottrell, Aaron (Misty) Birrell, Dan (Diane) Morrissette, and Randy (Joni) Regnier.
Richard's family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to OCCK of Concordia and their dedicated staff who cared for him and his brother in their final years. Special thanks to Kendra, Lacy and Sam.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Nutter Mortuary in Concordia.
Memorial Services will be Saturday, October 19, at 11:00 am at Nutter Mortuary.
Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia, Kansas.
Family and friends are invited to lunch at Easy G's, following burial at 12:30 pm.
Memorials are suggested to OCCK, Concordia, Kansas, in care of Nutter Mortuary.
For online condolences, please visit nuttermortuary.com.