Richard Martin Buroker

The man that we all loved who lived in Kennewick, WA for 30 years passed away at home with his family by his side May 24, 2014. Richard was born in Walla Walla, WA June 3, 1947 to Joseph & Usona (Too­tie) Buroker.

He graduated from Wa-Hi High School in 1965 and entered the Army National Guards in 1967 as a combat engineer. Richard married his high school sweet heart Carol Bischoff in 1967 and had three chil­dren Chris, Pat and Jennifer. While raising his family in Walla Walla he worked at the Washington State Peniten­tiary in charge of recreation from 1968-1978.

Graduating from Walla Walla Col...