HIS FMMILY: Richard is survived by his first wife Betty Skidmore of Ventura and his second wife Jan Youngblood of Oroville, CA. Two daughters, Lydia Hulette, and Jeanann Michl of Oroville. Two sons, Thomas Michl of Oroville and Daniel Michl of Oxnard. His sister Marilyn Abeloe (Donald) of Santa Paula. Nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Richard is preceded in death by his son David Michl, brother Frank L. Michl and his parents Frank C. and Lydia Michl and his favorite aunt Amanda Bateman.