On Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, Richard Zwahr went home to be with his Lord at the age of 64. He was born October 22, 1956, in Richmond, TX, to Lloyd and Annetta Zwahr.

He was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Church in Needville. He started farming with his father as a young man and chose it as his occupation. His favorite past time was going mud racing and watching his sons grow and learn farming, as well making it the third generation of farming in the family. His greatest love was being called "Ampa" by his 4 beautiful granddaughters.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents Lloyd Zwahr and Annetta (Kramer) Zwahr, and father-in-law Alvin Schneider.

Richard was a loving husband, father, Ampa, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of 43 years, sons Jason and wife Stacey, Trent and wife Amber, granddaughters Kailee Zwahr, Jayden Zwahr, Chevy Zwahr and Ava Karnei, brothers Charles Zwahr and wife Mary Ann, Daniel Zwahr, David Zwahr, numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, family, friends, farm friends and business associates.

Services will be held at Immanuel Evangelical Church, 9018 Church Street, Needville, TX  77461 , on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 11:00 AM, with Visitation at 10:00 AM for one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at Guy Public Cemetery. Please be safe and wear a mask.

Pallbearers are Corey Zwahr, Christopher Zwahr, Jared Graeber, Blake Graeber, Zach Pasteka, and Chet Zdunkewicz.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Immanuel Evangelical Church - Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 505, Needville, TX 77461 , or to American Diabetes Association, 7670 Woodway Dr, Unit 230, Houston, TX 77063 or online at diabetes.org.

Condolence messages may be written for the Zwahr family at www.garmanycarden.com .

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 3103 School Street, Needville, TX  77461 (979)793-4515 or (281)342-4671.