Richard Norman Blake was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, but spent most of his life in the Platte Valley.
He married Alice Joyce Herring in 1955. They had four children - Robin; Travis (Cheryl); Jade; Pam (Rob) and Mike (Katy).
His grandchildren are Christina Schamber, Clinton Blake(Lindsay), Eric and Ben Work.
His great grandchildren are Madison, Mason and Memphis Schamber, Ender Work and Carter Blake.