Richard Eugene Armstrong was born March 6, 1943, in Middletown, OH and graduated from Lemon-Monroe High in 1961. Richard passed away March 4, 2026 at the age of 82, at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville, OH after succumbing to his injuries from a fall on the ice on February 26, 2026.

He moved to Dodge City Kansas and co-owned and operated a Pest Control business for 20 years.

After leaving Dodge City he moved around working in Florida and Tennessee with exotic animals.  Finally finding a home in Johnstown, OH at Butternut Farms Sanctuary where he was caretaker for 20 years and dedicated his life to animal welfare and rescuing and caring for Bobcats, Cougars, Wolves and many other exotic animals and domestic cats.

He received an award from Ohio Animal Advocacies for the Best Sanctuary in Ohio for 2022, which he was so proud of.

He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Armstrong Sr, mother Delma (Ellis) Armstrong, bothers, Donald Armstrong Jr. and John Armstrong and a sister, Donna Bently.

He is survived by many nephews and nieces.

A Celebration of Rick's Life will be at 2:00 pm May 3, 2026 at Butternut Farms Wildcat Sanctuary, 13740 Blamer Rd., Johnstown, OH  43031.