Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Saturday, February 22, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Jan B. Niles (nee Hench). Dear father of Andrew (Kelly) Niles, Darren (Erika) Niles and Kathleen (Curtis) Lutman. Dear grandfather of Dean Lutman, Margaret Niles, Connor Niles, Corey Lutman, Henry Niles, Edison Niles, Maria Niles and Luke Niles. Dear brother of Wendy Allen. Our dear uncle, cousin and friend.
Mr. Niles was a United States Army veteran who served in Vietnam. He was a longtime employee of the Golf Club of Wentzville and enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events.
SERVICES: A memorial visitation will be celebrated at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church (11910 Eddie & Park Road St. Louis, Missouri 63126) on Friday, February 28, 10:00 am until Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society appreciated.
Meeting aman like Rich Niles is a rarity
Stoic, kind, thoughtful, interesting are words that come to mind
His enduring positive legacy lives on in his amazing kids and grandkids.
We are all better that Rich touched our lives.
Chris and Tarah Lee Lutman and Family
Great neighbor and all around good guy
Spent time with Rich in college at Rider as we were Theta Chi fraternity brothers. Remember some great times we had and will always remember his old Rambler convertible and some madcap adventures we shared. A real gentle giant, good guy, and great Brother. Rest in eternal peace my friend and now with your best friend and wife Jan. Condolences to his family. He cared so much about you.
Rich was a good friend and a great guy that will be missed by many.
One wonderful human being. We were both discharged from the army at the same time. We leased an apartment and looked for work. Rich went to work for Monsanto as a cost accountant. a couple of years later he met Jan and shortly they married. We stayed in touch all these years. He is missed.
Dear Andy, Katie, and Darren,
We are so grateful to have Rich in our lives. We know that Rich truly loved our son Curt, and Curt respected Rich, and was honored to be his Son In Law. He was a wonderful husband, father , and grandfather.
Rich has left a quiet , humble imprint in many of our lives. He will be missed.
Pat & Val Lutman
Rich was a great guy. We played golf with him quite a few times over the last 15 years I remember, seems like only a year ago playing pickle ball with him and he was pretty good at that too. He will be dearly missed by the many friends he had. Our Friday nights will not be the same without him at the table. Words cannot express how grateful we are for knowing him.
Sincere condolences to the family. A good friend and Theta Chi brother. R.I.P. Rich.
A true gentleman who will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace my Theta Chi brother.
I worked with Rich at the golf club of Wentzville. This is a great guy to be around. Sorry to hear of his passing.
I only had the pleasure of knowing Rich for three years. I learned quickly of his love of soccer, his children, and grandchildren. I looked forward to Mondays to hear how his weekend of soccer went. Rich was vital to my growth as Director of Golf, I loved to bounce ideas off Rich. I don’t think you could know a nicer gentleman.
l first met Rich about 20 years ago in the mens Wednesday nite golf league . What a pleasure it was to be around him. We had some good times playing golf and crusing around the lake. My condolences and prayers go out to his family during this difficult time. One great guy.
RIP my good friend. You made everyone around you a better person. I’ll miss you greatly.
My wife Bev and I spent many good times with Rich and his wife, Jan. Golfing, visiting them in Clearwater, having dinner with them at our clubhouse, some of our best times were going out to the movies and then going back to their house and playing pool. Quick story on the pool. First time we went back to play pool you could barely see because the lighting was so bad. I told Rich you buy a pool table light and I’ll install it for you. Two days later he had a nice new light. We got it installed before our next movie/pool night. We will miss him tremendously.
Rich was my big brother and was someone that I liked, respected, and looked up to.
My sympathies to his family.