Richard M. "Rich" Mayes, 65, of Kenosha, passed away Friday, March 30th, 2007, at United Hospital System-Kenosha Campus. Born in Kenosha on April 2, 1941, he was the son of Victor and Lorraine (Harper) Mayes. He was a lifelong resident of Kenosha and was educated in local schools. On February 14, 1986, he married Linda R. Smith in Woodstock, IL. For 31 years he was employed as a paint technician at American Motors/Chrysler Corp, retiring in 1991. Rich enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing, camping, and Friday night fish fry's. He was an old car enthusiast, always tinkering with old cars. He liked to cook (but wasn't very good at it). Most of all though, Rich enjoyed treating his wife like a queen. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; his mother, Lorraine Harper Mayes of Kenosha; two children, Scott Lewis Mayes of North Carolina and Lynette (Doug) Hoyle of Denver, CO; two brothers, Kent H. (Deanna) Mayes of Somers and LeRoy (Marjorie) Mayes of Mercer, MO; and his seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Billy William Mayes. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 3rd, at Proko Funeral Home at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Monday at Proko Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com