Richard Jack Gould, 71, died in Concordia on Oct. 8, . He was born June 5, 1953, along with his twin, Robert, at Concordia Hospital. Richard was the son of Jack D. and Phyllis Gile Gould. In 1971, he graduated from Concordia High School. He later attended Cloud County Community College and then graduated from Kansas State University with degrees in history, social sciences and geography.
His interest in history and learning led to a 28 year career as curator with the Kansas State Historical Society’s Pawnee Indian Museum, Republic, Kansas. Richard was passionate in sharing history of the Pawnee Indian tribe and was a talented tour guide, researcher and curator. He made history truly come alive for hundreds of students and adults over the years. Richard worked closely with archaeologists from KU and the Smithsonian Institution.
In his early years, Richard liked boating at Waconda and Lovewell lakes. He also enjoyed going to K-State football and basketball games as well as Gile and Holgerson family reunions. He was deeply devoted and generous to his family and friends, but especially to his parents. Richard enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean Islands with Bob, cousin, Paul Whitney and friend, Brenda Cottrell.
Later, Richard traveled often with his brother, Bob, and friend, Beth Carlgren. The three of them enjoyed many trips to Africa and Europe. After his retirement, he moved back to Concordia in 2018, where he and his twin brother along with many friends enjoyed “country cruising.”
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Orrin and Hazel Gould, Roy and Julia Gile, his parents, and brothers, James and Robert.
Survivors include his brother, Lee Gould, Salina, nephew, Jared Gould.
His funeral was at 11 a.m., Saturday, at Nutter Mortuary.
Burial followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Concordia.
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