Richard Henry Triba

Richard Henry Triba, age 82 of Castle Rock, Colorado, died Thursday, October 14, 2021, in Colorado.

Richard was born to Henry Triba and Helen Kula Triba on February 19, 1939. He graduated from Osceola High School in 1956. In 1956 Richard entered the US Army where he served for two years.  On September 16, 1961, he married Patricia Liss. Richard and Patricia lived in Osceola for over 40 years. During this time Richard served on the COOP Oil/Grain Board, Polk County Fair Board, and supported youth as a 4-H leader. In 1985, Richard and Patricia received the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award for owning a family farm of 100 years. Richard loved farming and caring for the land. He served in the military and was an active Knight of Columbus. His passion was football.   He loved playing for the Osceola Bulldogs and reminisced about how this team won the Goldenrod Conference Championship. He also loved the Nebraska Cornhuskers and never missed listening to a game. Richard and Patricia moved to Castle Rock, Colorado where he continued being a football fan, loved visiting and working with the church community and enjoyed the final part of his 60 years of marriage with Patricia.

Richard is survived by his wife Patricia, daughter Denise, son-in-law Jason Palmer, sisters Marilynn Hallett, Joann Moss, nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil service/Rosary to follow.  Visitation will continue on Wednesday morning from 9:30 am until service time at the church. Burial will be at All Saints Catholic Cemetery with Military Honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard