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Richard B. (Dick) Donley died peacefully at home on March 8. He was 76.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1930, in Yellow Springs to Norma and Thomas Donley. He went to Bryan High School where he grew up. He joined the Air Force in 1950 and became an aerial gunner on B-29s, with 65 missions over Korea during his four years of service. He returned to Yellow Springs and worked at Morris Bean for 40 years. In 1953 he married Lauretta Clerice and had three sons.
Richard will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and a hard worker who loved his family. He was a history buff and a self-taught musician who played the harmonica, guitar and piano. Richard also enjoyed working with his hands and could build just about anything. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Yellow Springs.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, -Louretta Donley; his sons, Joseph and spouse Brenda of Springfield, Rick and friend Rob of Delaware, and David of Springfield; and two grandchildren, Justin and Zach.
A mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 12, in the St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial followed in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Yellow Springs.
US Air Force
Richard B. (Dick) Donley died peacefully at home on March 8. He was 76.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1930, in Yellow Springs to Norma and Thomas Donley. He went to Bryan High School where he grew up. He joined the Air Force in 1950 and became an aerial gunner on B-29s, with 65 missions over Korea during his four years of service. He returned to Yellow Springs and worked at Morris Bean for 40 years. In 1953 he married Lauretta Clerice and had three sons.
Richard will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and a hard worker who loved his family. He was a history buff and a self-taught musician who played the harmonica, guitar and piano. Richard also enjoyed working with his hands and could build just about anything. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Yellow Springs.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, -Louretta Donley; his sons, Joseph and spouse Brenda of Springfield, Rick and friend Rob of Delaware, and David of Springfield; and two grandchildren, Justin and Zach.
A mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 12, in the St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial followed in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Yellow Springs.
KOREA
US Air Force
Richard B. (Dick) Donley died peacefully at home on March 8. He was 76.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1930, in Yellow Springs to Norma and Thomas Donley. He went to Bryan High School where he grew up. He joined the Air Force in 1950 and became an aerial gunner on B-29s, with 65 missions over Korea during his four years of service. He returned to Yellow Springs and worked at Morris Bean for 40 years. In 1953 he married Lauretta Clerice and had three sons.
Richard will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and a hard worker who loved his family. He was a history buff and a self-taught musician who played the harmonica, guitar and piano. Richard also enjoyed working with his hands and could build just about anything. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Yellow Springs.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, -Louretta Donley; his sons, Joseph and spouse Brenda of Springfield, Rick and friend Rob of Delaware, and David of Springfield; and two grandchildren, Justin and Zach.
A mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 12, in the St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial followed in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Yellow Springs.
US Air Force
Richard B. (Dick) Donley died peacefully at home on March 8. He was 76.
He was born on Oct. 9, 1930, in Yellow Springs to Norma and Thomas Donley. He went to Bryan High School where he grew up. He joined the Air Force in 1950 and became an aerial gunner on B-29s, with 65 missions over Korea during his four years of service. He returned to Yellow Springs and worked at Morris Bean for 40 years. In 1953 he married Lauretta Clerice and had three sons.
Richard will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and a hard worker who loved his family. He was a history buff and a self-taught musician who played the harmonica, guitar and piano. Richard also enjoyed working with his hands and could build just about anything. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Yellow Springs.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, -Louretta Donley; his sons, Joseph and spouse Brenda of Springfield, Rick and friend Rob of Delaware, and David of Springfield; and two grandchildren, Justin and Zach.
A mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 12, in the St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial followed in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Yellow Springs.
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