Richard Dean Couch

Richard Dean Couch has gone to be with the Lord. He passed away after a short bout with cancer. He is survived by Sandra Couch of the home, daughter Tandi Memmott of Stillwater, Daughter Sandi Pezdirc and husband David of OKC, son Richard Ross Couch and wife Lori of Norman, brother Mark Gilstrap and wife Beth of Ardmore, granddaughter Adrian Morrison and husband Buzz of OKC, granddaughter Jessica McCarty and husband Damon of Choctaw, grandson Ryan Memmott of Edmond, granddaughter Heather Grundy and husband Tristan of OKC, granddaughter Audrey Memmott of Chicago, grandson Nathan Memmott and partner Liz Neal of San Francisco, granddaughter Tesla Hazlewood of Littleton, CO, grandson Christian Couch and wife Maggie of West Haven, UT, granddaughter Kayla Hazlewood of Littleton, CO, six great grandchildren, aunt Barbara Williams and Husband Duane of OKC, cousin Linda Griffin and husband Gene of Wilson, OK, and many other beloved family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father Charles Couch, mother Hazel Couch-Gilstrap, brother Roger Couch, and son in law Robert Memmott.

“Dick” was born August 23, 1942 in Odessa, TX. He lived his early years in Ponca City, OK before moving to Casper, WY where he graduated high school. Shortly after graduating, Dick met one Sandra June Turner. They fell in love and were married January 11, 1964. Sandra was his rock, as he was hers, and they were inseparable.

In 1962, Dick enlisted in the Navy as an Aviation Electrician. During his 8 years of service, he made two tours to Viet Nam aboard aircraft carriers. He was awarded the National Defense Medal, the Viet Nam Service Medal/ 3 Bronze Stars, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal/Korea, just to name a few. After his service, Dick worked as a residential electrician and an oilfield electrician. More importantly, he worked as a husband, father, and friend.

Dick enjoyed being with family and friends, photography, history, westerns, music, and work. Anything and anytime someone needed something, he would give.

Loving, thoughtful, smart, generous, and funny, he will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.

A celebration of Dicks life will be 2pm Thursday August 10, 2023 at CrossPointe Church 2601 24th Ave SE Norman, OK 73071.