Richard K. Atkins, 70, of Frazer Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, gaining his angel wings, after his courageous fight with cancer, on the evening of August 10, 2022 . He was born January 16, 1952 in Natrona Heights, son of the late James R. and Mildred M. (Bowser) Atkins. Richard was a 1969 graduate of East Deer Frazer High School & Forbes Trail Auto Tech School. He was a United States Army veteran, drafted in 1972, serving in Air Defense Artillery in El Paso, Texas and Tacoma Washington then discharged in 1974. Richard worked at CBS Auto and Nick Chevrolet in the parts departments, Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad as a Carman, North American Fence Company, and Thermal Transfer Corp as a welder fitter. He loved hunting & fishing at his camp in Marienville where he enjoyed making huge campfires and hanging out with families and friends . He enjoyed being outside mowing grass and gardening, where he grew many tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans. Richard loved having corn roasts for his family in the summer, vacations at the beach in Ocean City were he was always seen in his "Bright Orange Swim Shorts" with a smile. Richard is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of 50 years, Kathleen (Christy) Atkins; sons, Kevin (Michelle Brooks) Atkins of, East Deer and Matthew (Tammi) Atkins of, Frazer Township; grandchildren, Cody (Bethany), Justine (Brad Dawson), Paige, Abby, and Daisy Atkins; great grandchildren, Greyson and Paisley Dawson, Malachi Pitsch, and Kinsley Atkins; brother, Ron (Lorraine) Atkins of California; brother- in-law, Dan Smith; sister-in-laws, Phyllis Atkins of, California, Phyllis Atkins of, Arizona, Jill Christy and Jodie (John) Norkus; many nieces and nephews and faithful chocolate Labrador, Lu. He is proceeded in death by his parents and brothers, James and Leroy Atkins; infant sister, Val Jean Atkins and sister in law, Barbara Christy Smith. He was a member of the Frazer Township #1 Fire Department, Frazer Sportsmen Club, Marienville Rod & Club, Fossils Trivia Team, and Fawn Twp Outdoor Life Lodge. He was a past member of the Bull Creek Presbyterian Church and attend Janes Methodist Church. Friends and relatives are invited to attend visitation 1 to 3 pm and 5 to 7 pm, Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home, 179 Starr Road, Russellton, West Deer Township, 15076. Funeral service will be celebrated 1 pm, Monday, in the funeral home. The family would like to thank all the staff at St. Margret's Hospital and The Hilliman Cancer Center for the special care given to Rick during his illness. For online condolences please visit www.westdeerfuneralhome.com