Richard William Wach, 79, of Pearland, TX passed away peacefully on October 2, 2023, with his family lovingly by his side. Richard was born on March 1, 1944, to Arthur and Mary Katherine Wach in Houston, TX. He was the second of four children, with siblings James, Robert, and Janice. He attended Gregg Elementary, Hartman Junior High, and Milby High School, from which he graduated in 1962.

After high school, he started working at Summers Electric before moving to the Jim Edwards Co. and completed his career at SMR Gulf Coast as an electrical manufacturer's representative. He truly loved his job and enjoyed every friend he made.

In 1965, Richard married the love of his life, Carol.  They dated for five years and attended many dances at Mt. Carmel High School together. Richard and Carol loved square dancing, traveling in their motorhome, and spending time with their children and grandchildren. They had two children, Tracy and Ronald. Richard was the epitome of a family man. He volunteered to coach for numerous YMCA teams, was actively involved in the parent organizations for the Dobie Lariaettes and Dobie Band, and was a youth leader at St. Luke's Catholic Church. Richard was a devout Catholic who was a member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree.

Richard loved his three grandchildren. He watched them at their tennis tournaments, soccer games, band performances, gymnastics competitions, and cheerleading performances. He was so proud of each one of them and always wanted to spend time with them.

Richard loved music, especially Doo Wop, and dancing the Jitterbug and Bop. He also enjoyed being a disc jockey at dances. Richard loved holidays. He dressed up as Frankenstein for Halloween, Uncle Sam for the Fourth of July, and Santa Claus for Christmas. He never missed watching his Houston Astros, Texans, Rockets, and Cougars.

Richard was predeceased by his parents, Arthur and Mary Katherine Wach; brother, James Wach; and wife, Carol Wach. He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Yarbrough; son, Ronald Wach and his wife, Jessica Wach; grandchildren, Jeremy Yarbrough, Andrew Wach, and Julia Wach; brother, Robert Wach; and sister, Janice Roberts.

Pallbearers: Robert Wach, Ronald Wach, Kevin Roberts, Kelby Roberts, Jeremy Yarbrough, Andrew Wach

Visitation will be held from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Tuesday, October 10, at Peevey Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 12:30pm, Wednesday, October 11, at St. Luke The Evangelist Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

Flowers can be sent to Peevey Funeral Home or donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).