Richard Lee Marx

April 2, 1934 - October 16, 2021

Richard Lee Marx passed away peacefully at home on October 16 after a long illness. He was born in Boulder County, Colorado April 2, 1934, the third of five children. His family later moved to Glenwood Springs, Colorado where he graduated from Garfield County High School. He then attended the University of Colorado, graduating in 1956 with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. He enlisted in the US Army for three years, including a 16-month tour of duty in Korea. He joined the Foreign Service and worked in New York City and Panama. He became a Diplomatic Courier in November 1963 and served tours of duty in Frankfurt, Manila, Panama, Washington and Bangkok. He retired in 1992 at age 58 in Bangkok after a three-year tour. In his retirement, he enjoyed traveling around world and the US, playing golf and working around the house and yard. He is survived by his wife of nearly 54 years, Joanne, and daughter Joanna, a sister Nancy Mitchell and a brother Joe Marx, both of Colorado, and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 11 o’clock at College Park Cemetery. Those wishing may sign the online guestbook at www.parrottfuneralhome.com.