Richard E. Prater, 85, Tarkio, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at his home in Tarkio. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Open visitation begins at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, at Davis Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Interment will be at Walkup Grove Cemetery, Fairfax, Missouri. Memorials may be directed to Tarkio Nutrition Center or Walkup Grove Cemetery, Fairfax. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio. Online condolences may be made at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.