Richard F. Moorhead, 88, of Sabetha, KS, died late Thursday, February 15, 2001 at the Sabetha Manor in Sabetha. He had been a resident there since January 4, 2001.

He was born August 18, 1912, in Sabetha, the son of Jay and Rose Zurcher Moorhead. He attended school in Sabetha, spent one year at Kemper Military Academy, and graduated from Sabetha High School in 1930.

Mr. Moorhead was a farmer and a stockman. He married Lucille E. Ulmer in Bern, KS on August 18, 1940. He and his wife operated a dairy on the family farm south of Sabetha. She preceded him in death on April 14, 1993. He retired in 1996 and moved into the Sabetha High Rise Apartments in Sabetha.

He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jane Elizabeth Moorhead.

He and his wife had enjoyed traveling to see their family. He liked to read, do crossword puzzles, watch golf on TV, and visit with people about old times.

Survivors are three sons, Richard Moorhead of Salt Lake City, UT, Jay Andrew Moorhead of Carson City, NV, and Michael Moorhead of Topeka; two daughters, Rose Ann Magee of Sabetha and Nancy Hansen of Fountain, CO; a brother, Cedric Moorhead of East Hampton, NY; and seven grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10 AM Monday at Lauer Funeral Home in Seneca. Burial will be in the Sabetha Cemetery.

Memorials may be given for the Albany Museum, Sabetha, KS 66534, or sent in care of the family.