Richard Vochatzer, loving father and wonderful grandfather, 74, of Belton, Mo., passed away Sept. 7, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 17 at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by D.W. Newcomer’s Sons Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City, Mo.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the survivors, which include children, Kevin Vochatzer, Brian Vochatzer, Melody Snyder, Richard J. Vochatzer and 10 grandchildren.

He was a brother to 9 brothers and three sisters. He owned and operated the Avenue 66 station for many years at Independence and Maple. Prior to that, Richard ran the Cities Service Royal Oil station at Independence and Chestnut.

Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.dwnewcomers.com.