Hertz, Richard A Sr, 87, of Riverview, passed away on June 17, 2020. Richard lived in New Jersey before retiring to Florida. He served in the Army during the Korean War in the 27th Infantry division (Tropical Lightning). He was awarded the following service metals; Korean Service Medal, CIB, Purple Heart and Oakleaf Cluster.

He is preceded in death by his wife Joyce Hertz and his siblings William Hertz, Walter Hertz, Robert Hertz, Louis Hertz, Mildred Short and Jean Hershberger.

Richard is survived by his loving family; children, Richard (Christine) Hertz, Jr, Mary (Dwayne) Babcock, Susan (Craig) O'Connell, Michael (Tabitha) Hertz; siblings Evelyne Wendell and Elmer Hertz; grandchildren, Jessica, Michael, Justin, Amanda and Matthew; great grandchildren, Kira, Ayden and Kyle.

There will be a visitation on Wednesday June 24th from 6 pm to  8 pm and the funeral service will be held on Thursday June 25th at 11 am both will take place at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home in Riverview, FL.

Special "Thank you" to St Joseph Hospital South's Doctors and Nurses for their care and compassion. The family is asking in lieu of flowers please donate to Paws for Patriots at https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/FL/Tampa/PawsforPatriots5k?edit