Purviance, Richard, of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Sunday, August 19, 2012 at the age of 82. Loving husband of Wanda Purviance (NEE: Elwood); beloved son of the late Robert and Grace Purviance; devoted father of Larry (Julie) Purviance, Sharon (Don) Roberts and David (Debbie) Wielms; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather to many. He is preceded in death by Marlene Purviance, first wife and Laverne Foskett, sister. Memorials may be made to American Alzheimer's Association.