COLUMBIA—Richard N. Boyer, 75, beloved husband of 48 years to Janet R. Wightman Boyer passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.Born in Roxborough, PA on April 11, 1940, he was the son of the late Harry Boyer and Mildred Taylor Boyer.He and Janet have resided in Columbia since 2008 formerly of Pennsylvania and Florida.Richard was formally a real estate developer.He enjoyed tennis, sailing, and stock market options.Richard was the family “rock.” Surviving in addition to his wife, Janet of Columbia; daughter, Karen Lee Banaszak of Columbia; granddaughter, Paige Lee Banaszak.