Richard H. Fosnot, Jr., 80, of Centennial, CO, passed away peacefully on Oct. 4, 2026. Richard was born on July 3, 1946 in Elmhurst, IL, and was a resident of Villa Park, IL. He graduated from Willowbrook High School in 1964, then joined the U.S. Navy and proudly served during the Vietnam era.
Following his service to our country, he relocated to Colorado, where he spent his career working in the aviation industry for the Boeing Corporation.
Richard enjoyed fishing with his brothers in Canada and La Crosse, Wisconsin, and made frequent trips to Alaska to visit family and enjoy fishing trips to the back country. He also had a fondness for tennis, golf, automotive sports, and local craft breweries.
Richard was proceeded in death by mother Eva, father Richard and brothers Gerald, Thomas, and John. He is survived by his sister Mary Carroll (Michael), Beaverton, OR., Frederick (Carolyn), Lombard, IL, and goddaughter Margaret Gottlieb and her sister, Jessica Franks. Richard is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A committal service with military honors was held at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. The cemetery is located at 3698 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO.
Later the same day, a Memorial Service was held from 4-6 p.m. at the Eisenhower Chapel, 293 Roslyn Street, Denver, CO. Please join us as we remember and celebrate Rich's life.
