Heerdegen, Richard Gregory 29.03.1941 - 13.04.2018, 77 years. Passed away most unexpectedly and peacefully at his home and place of paradise at Otaki Beach. Loved husband and treasured soulmate of Johanna Rosier. Devoted father and father-in-law of Greg and Janine (Wanganui), Aidan and Janelle (Canberra, ACT, Australia). Dearly loved Poppa to Luke, Jack, and Livi (NZ). Pop to Nick, Claire, and Maeve (Australia). Messages may be left online at www.beauchamp.co.nz. Funeral to be held at the Beauchamp Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive Palmerston North on Thursday 26 April 2018 at 2.00pm.