Richard R. Scholz, 71, of Milford, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2017.  Born on December 22, 1945, he was the son of the late Anne and William Scholz.   

Richard was retired from both the U.S. Airforce as well as the CT State Library. He was an animal lover and enjoyed traveling to visit historical battlefields of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.He is survived by his daughter, Margaret; his brother, William; and several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Kings Highway Cemetery, 271 Cherry Street, Milford, CT 06460. The family is being compassionately cared for by the Cody-White Funeral Home 107 Broad Street Milford, CT 06460. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org/donate or an animal rescue or shelter of one’s choice.