Richard Neal Lindgren

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(July 24, 1926 - Dec. 14, 2015)

Richard Neal Lindgren, 89, of Meeteetse, died at the long-term care center on Dec. 14, 2015.

He was born July 24, 1926, in Pallisades, Colorado, to Robert and Ruth Nelson Lindgren.

Richard married Hope Ewart in Meeteetse. They spent their first five years in Pueblo, Colorado, later moving back to Meeteetse. 

Richard served in the Korean War. He also worked as a ranch-hand in his early years. 

Later he worked as a federal meat inspector, the job he retired from. 

Together, the couple traveled and spent 24 years together. At the time of his death, they were both in the long-term care center.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one nephew. 

A celebration of life will be planned in the spring. He had many friends and family who will miss him. 

Ballard Funeral Home has handled the cremation services.

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