On October 14, 2014 Richard beloved husband of Donna Nichols (nee Dietz). Devoted father of Cynthia Koch and her husband August, Melanie Nichols, Lisa Barkhorn and her husband Ronald, and Shawn Nichols. Loving brother of William and Larry Nichols, also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Family will receive friends at the Connelly Funeral Home of Dundalk, 7110 Sollers Point Road on Friday from 5-9 PM. A funeral service for Richard will be held Friday evening at 8 PM.