Dick was born in WV the only son of a farmer. He grew up and lived his entire life on the farm purchased by his grandfather in 1880. As was common in those days everything for their existence was raised on the farm from milking cows, butchering hogs to gathering eggs. Besides a very large garden there were orchards of apples, peaches and cherries with an occasional pear, plum or apricot. He was always wanting to try something new and different.
Being the only son he was excused from the draft during WWII. During that time he married and built a house to raise his family of three daughters.
He attended Tuscarora Presbyterian Church and served in offices as deacon, and trustee. Besides these offices he devoted countless hours to maintaining the buildings and grounds.
A man of multiple talents he wore several hats as mechanic, carpenter, electrician and plumber. It was always said he should have been an inventor. If something appeared to be unfixable he would invent a way to repair it or even make a new and better one.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, family was a very important part of his life. Every summer his only granddaughter spent many hours tagging along with him while he was doing his chores. A lifetime of memories for her that will never be forgotten.
In his later years woodworking became his hobby. He built several pieces of furniture including an oak chest, cherry desk and lowboy. He became an expert in refinishing furniture but his passion was making clocks from large grandfather clocks to minatures. He loved all kinds of wood and natural cherry was his favorite. Every member of the family has at least one or more of his clocks. The street where he lived is now named Clockmakers Way.
Not wanting to celebrate his last birthday an open house was held for family and friends. He passed away two weeks later surrounded by family.
Being the only son he was excused from the draft during WWII. During that time he married and built a house to raise his family of three daughters.
He attended Tuscarora Presbyterian Church and served in offices as deacon, and trustee. Besides these offices he devoted countless hours to maintaining the buildings and grounds.
A man of multiple talents he wore several hats as mechanic, carpenter, electrician and plumber. It was always said he should have been an inventor. If something appeared to be unfixable he would invent a way to repair it or even make a new and better one.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, family was a very important part of his life. Every summer his only granddaughter spent many hours tagging along with him while he was doing his chores. A lifetime of memories for her that will never be forgotten.
In his later years woodworking became his hobby. He built several pieces of furniture including an oak chest, cherry desk and lowboy. He became an expert in refinishing furniture but his passion was making clocks from large grandfather clocks to minatures. He loved all kinds of wood and natural cherry was his favorite. Every member of the family has at least one or more of his clocks. The street where he lived is now named Clockmakers Way.
Not wanting to celebrate his last birthday an open house was held for family and friends. He passed away two weeks later surrounded by family.
Dick was born in WV the only son of a farmer. He grew up and lived his entire life on the farm purchased by his grandfather in 1880. As was common in those days everything for their existence was raised on the farm from milking cows, butchering hogs to gathering eggs. Besides a very large garden there were orchards of apples, peaches and cherries with an occasional pear, plum or apricot. He was always wanting to try something new and different.
Being the only son he was excused from the draft during WWII. During that time he married and built a house to raise his family of three daughters.
He attended Tuscarora Presbyterian Church and served in offices as deacon, and trustee. Besides these offices he devoted countless hours to maintaining the buildings and grounds.
A man of multiple talents he wore several hats as mechanic, carpenter, electrician and plumber. It was always said he should have been an inventor. If something appeared to be unfixable he would invent a way to repair it or even make a new and better one.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, family was a very important part of his life. Every summer his only granddaughter spent many hours tagging along with him while he was doing his chores. A lifetime of memories for her that will never be forgotten.
In his later years woodworking became his hobby. He built several pieces of furniture including an oak chest, cherry desk and lowboy. He became an expert in refinishing furniture but his passion was making clocks from large grandfather clocks to minatures. He loved all kinds of wood and natural cherry was his favorite. Every member of the family has at least one or more of his clocks. The street where he lived is now named Clockmakers Way.
Not wanting to celebrate his last birthday an open house was held for family and friends. He passed away two weeks later surrounded by family.
Being the only son he was excused from the draft during WWII. During that time he married and built a house to raise his family of three daughters.
He attended Tuscarora Presbyterian Church and served in offices as deacon, and trustee. Besides these offices he devoted countless hours to maintaining the buildings and grounds.
A man of multiple talents he wore several hats as mechanic, carpenter, electrician and plumber. It was always said he should have been an inventor. If something appeared to be unfixable he would invent a way to repair it or even make a new and better one.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, family was a very important part of his life. Every summer his only granddaughter spent many hours tagging along with him while he was doing his chores. A lifetime of memories for her that will never be forgotten.
In his later years woodworking became his hobby. He built several pieces of furniture including an oak chest, cherry desk and lowboy. He became an expert in refinishing furniture but his passion was making clocks from large grandfather clocks to minatures. He loved all kinds of wood and natural cherry was his favorite. Every member of the family has at least one or more of his clocks. The street where he lived is now named Clockmakers Way.
Not wanting to celebrate his last birthday an open house was held for family and friends. He passed away two weeks later surrounded by family.
