October 9, 1937 - November 18, 2018
Richard J. Betz left this world Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018.
As a medical doctor, he served the citizens of Newton County for 30 years, retiring in 1999. Dr. Betz is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen, his loving wife, Christine and his identical twin brother, Dr. Robert Betz.
He is survived by his three children, Col. Rick Keeling, retired, of Neosho; Dr. Stephen Betz of Mason City, Iowa and Dr. David Betz of San Ramon, California; his ten grandchildren, Bobby, David, Daniel, Benjamin, Michael, Nathan, Sarah, Alexander, Nicolas and Sebastien; numerous great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Diana Betz of Neosho and three nieces, Dian Jones of Neosho Karen Betz of Miami beach, FL and Maria Franklin of Neosho.
Rosary will be held on Sunday, Nov. 25th at 2 pm at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, Neosho, with visitation immediately following until 3:30 pm.
Funeral mass will be at 10 am Monday, Nov. 26th at St. Canera Catholic Church, Neosho, with Father Sampson Dorival officiating.
Interment will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Pierce City, MO.
Contributions to honor Dr. Betz may be made to St. Canera Catholic Church, c/o Clark Funeral Home, PO Box 66; Neosho, Missouri 64850.
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