Richard August Person

Richard A Person age 91 passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2026, with his family by his side. Rich was born March 8, 1935, to David and Doris Person. He lived his entire life on the family homestead in Banner County until his declining health forced him to move into Scottsbluff, NE.

Richard’s funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 24th, 2026, at the Albin Community Center in Albin, WY. Interment will follow at Albin Cemetery. A reception will follow with a light lunch at the Albin Community Center. Schrader Aragon& Jacobey Funeral Home in Cheyenne, WY is in charge of the services. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials be made in Rich’s honor to the Albin Community food service program or Grace Lutheran Church in Pine Bluffs WY.

Rich rode his horse to a country school until the 7th grade when he transferred to the Albin Schools. He met the love of his life Louise E Clark his senior year. They were married in May of 1956, 70 years ago. Rich was a dry land farmer and raised cattle his entire life. In his later years he drove school buses for the Albin, and Banner County schools. He later worked full time for the Banner County Road Department until he retired in 2005.

Rich has 5 daughters Karen (Jim) Larson, Janet (Lon) Johnson, Gayle Person, Cheryl Dady, Lesli (Ken) Fitzgerald.

In 1960 Rich was baptized and confirmed into the Grace Lutheran Church where he remained as an active member. He served as the Sunday School Superintendent, and Church Elder for many years.

Rich worked hard 7 days a week, 365 days a year, rarely taking a day off for leisure. He was a faithful husband, dedicated dad and a loving grandpa.

Rich is survived by his wife Louise, 5 daughters, 12 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and sister JoAnn Taylor, brother-in-law Richard Clark, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter Susan, an infant brother, and brother Charles, numerous in-laws, aunts and uncles and cousins.

Rich was a man with a huge heart and fun sense of humor. His love for his family can't ever be replaced.

We would like to thank everyone for their prayers. Also, to the staff at Emerald Court for being so amazing with the care and compassion you provided to him, we are forever grateful.