Richard Wesley Prue

Richard Wesley Prue, 74, went to be with Our Lord on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on June 8, 1950, to Richard Donald Prue and Viola Rita Prue in Topeka. He was raised in the Wells Creek community and attended Paxico High School. Richard served in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam, and worked in Quantico, Virginia as a demolition’s instructor. He then went back to work for Allis Chalmers and had his own business of roofing houses for many years. He went to work for the Kansas Air National Guard as a heavy equipment mechanic and then retired after 35 years of faithful service to the military. Richard married Catherine Mary Hurla on June 10, 1972, at Sacred Heart Church in Paxico, Kansas. To this union, a son, Richard Thomas Prue, was born on October 4, 1972. Richard was a man of many talents, had a great work ethic, and loved to do everything. He was a welder, handy man, mechanic, and inventor. He created numerous inventions to help himself and others in everyday life. He could build everything from can compactors to log splitters and beyond. He enjoyed gardening, cutting and splitting wood, playing pool, fishing, and welding; but most of all he enjoyed being with his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. Richard is survived by his beloved wife, Catherine; son, Richard T. Prue (Teresa); sister, Kathy Hurla (Myron); grandchildren, Richard, Michael (Anna), Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Edson, Maddelynn, Lennox, Elliot, Michael A. Thomas; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Viola Prue, sister, Carolyn Gray, brothers, Donald Prue, David Prue, and Michael Prue. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 22298 Newbury Road, Paxico KS 66526. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Newberry or St. Matthew Catholic Church in Topeka, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online at www.kevinbrennanfamily.com

Richard Wesley Prue

June 8, 1950 - April 22, 2025