Obituary of William RICHEY

William "Bill" Paul Richey, 80, passed away in Lake Havasu City, AZ; on Sunday, August 20, 2006, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on February 12, 1926 in Moberly, MO.Bill moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; 15 years ago from Anaheim, CA. He worked as an automotive manager for Fiat Automotive in Compton, CA; for 20 years and proudly served in the Merchant Marine, WWII and U.S. Army, Korean War. Bill is survived by his sons Timothy Richey of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Randall Richey of Corona, CA; daughter Claudia Welch of Yorba Linda, CA; 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.A private memorial service will be held in California at a later date.In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Bill's name to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ; 86405.Condolences and thoughts may be submitted to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.