Richard H. Naber, 96 years old of Kenosha, WI, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Robin Way Senior Living.Born in Burlington, WI, on October 17, 1927, Richard was the seventh of 8 children born to the late Henry and Margaret (Beck) Naber. Richard received a scholarship to attend Marquette University where he met his future bride, Cecilia Caycedo. Richard and Cecilia traveled to Colombia, South America in 1950 and were married on June 17th. He received two PhDs from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá and worked as a teacher at the high school and university level before moving with his young family to the United States in 1959. He was instrumental in developing programs for the gifted and talented in the U.S. and abroad, ultimately retiring as a program director with the United States Department of Education. Richard and Cecilia moved to Kenosha, WI in 2000 to be near family. Cecilia preceded him in death on March 2, 2023.Richard was a long-time member of St. Anne Catholic Church, known for his booming baritone when serving as a lector, as well as his quick wit and never-ending stream of puns. He was a lifelong learner who enjoyed sharing his stories of travel and unique life experiences with his loved ones. Survivors include his four children: Marta (Lee Glowinski) Naber, José (LeAnn) Naber, Helen Naber, and Christine (Daniel Whitlock) Naber; twelve grandchildren: Kirsten, Katrina, Kimberly, Karen, José Jr., Hannah, Becky (Emilio), Ellie, James, Aidan, Declan, and Veronica. He is further survived by other relatives and loving friends. Richard was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Karmen Naber.Memorial visitation will be held on Friday August 23rd from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 9091 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI. Mass of Christian Burial will commence at 10 a.m. Entombment will take place privately in All Saints Mausoleum, Pleasant Prairie, WI. In lieu of flowers, memorials made to St. Anne Catholic Church or to the Little Sisters of the Poor at https://www.wesharegiving.org/app/giving/WeShare-1699?tab=home would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit & Sign Richard’sOnline Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com