Richard H. Wiens, of Slatersville, R.I., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 7, at Hope Hospice in Providence, R.I.
Born in Kansas City, Mo., on Nov. 25, 1944, to the late Gerhard and Olga (Hiebert) Wiens. He is survived by his wife, Danielle (deNevers); his sons: Geoffrey, Gregory and his wife, Nancy, and Ted and his wife, Kelly; his four grandchildren: Tristan, Kai, Leilani and Logan; and his sister, Diane Williams, and her husband, Jan.
Richard graduated from Long Island University, formerly known as Friends World College, where he met his wife and traveled to many countries all over the world. Richard worked in cybersecurity for a number of U.S. government agencies and contractors, including the Navy and NASA. He enjoyed spending time with his family; in particular, playing tennis, baseball and fishing with his three sons. He will be remembered for his easygoing nature and playful sense of humor.
Visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, from 1 to 2 p.m., with a service at 2 p.m., in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. 02895.
Greg and Annette Beauchamp would like to send our sympathy to the family sorry we cannot make it today but we are both under the weather and we wanted to know our thoughts are with you and your family. We know you're done that you have raised very good men and your wife is so strong I know she and your son's will miss you but they will take care of each other.
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Greg and Annette Beauchamp would like to send our sympathy to the family sorry we cannot make it today but we are both under the weather and we wanted to know our thoughts are with you and your family. We know you're done that you have raised very good men and your wife is so strong I know she and your son's will miss you but they will take care of each other.
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