M. Richard Grabbe, age 78, of Hays, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at his home. He was born March 13, 1937 in Munjor, KS to John C. and Josephine (Quint) Grabbe. He graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in 1955. He married Alta Roth November 17, 1956 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.

Richard was the owner of Hays Mack Sales & Service for over 20 years until his retirement. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen where he was a former member of the parish council, 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus St. Anthony Council # 4166. He was also one of the originating members of Rural Water District 1-C.

He is survived by his wife Alta of the home; a son, Michael Grabbe and wife Deborah of Hays; a daughter, Anne Lang and husband Brian of Hays; a brother, Paul Grabbe of Hays; two sisters, Patricia Allen of Denver and Rosemarie Fischer of St. Louis; four grandchildren, Matthew Grabbe, John Grabbe, Christopher Lang and Brent Lang; 5 great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 23, 2015 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Burial will follow services at St. Anthony Cemetery in Schoenchen.

Visitation will be Wednesday 4 PM – 8 PM and Thursday 9 AM – 9:30 AM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

There will be a St. Anthony Council 3rd Degree Knights rosary at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil at 7:00 PM at the funeral chapel

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice at Hays Medical Center or Masses.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to [email protected]