BUCKLIN - Richard Squires, 64, died Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

He was born March 17, 1954 in Dodge City, the son of Eugene and Maureta (Gimbel) Squires.  He was raised on the family farm 7 miles south of Bucklin and was a graduate of Bucklin High School.  He received his Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science from Dodge City Community College.  He was a lifetime area resident and was an Equipment Operator Specialist for The Kansas Department of Transportation for 29 years, retiring in May of 2010.

He was an avid woodworker and cabinet maker.  In 1979 he became a volunteer for Ford County Fire & EMS Station 4, receiving his EMT in 1981, serving for 37 years.

On July 27, 1974 he married Su Smiley in Bucklin.

Survivors include: his wife of 43 years, Su, Bucklin; his son Nick and wife Shannon, Pratt; his daughter, Megan Rich, Pensacola, Florida; a brother, Roger Squires and wife Donna, Temple, Texas; a sister, Jane Garnand and husband Carl, Wellington, Kansas; 2 granddaughters, Danielle Canaan and Erin Squires; and his 100 pound black lab, Maggie.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be 10:00 am Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Bucklin Cemetery with Richard Crockett officiating.

The family suggests memorials to the Ford County Humane Society or Ford County Fire & EMS Station 4, both in care of Minnis Mortuary, P.O. Box 516, Bucklin, Kansas 67834.