Richard L. Bird, age 70. Beloved fiance of Jill D. Noble. Loving brother of Jerry M. Bird and Albert W. Bird. Dearest uncle of Michael, Shawn, Jerry, Melissa, Allison and great uncle. Dear cousin and friend of many.
Richard served Honorably in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a national advocate and president for may years of the Randolph Sheppard Venders of America ( an organization helping Blind and Visually impaired people become employed) and also an advocate for Blinded Veterans of America. He went to Capitol Hill many times for hearings on their behalf. Visitation January 5th, 2023, Thursday 4 - 8pm at Craciun Berry Funeral Home 7200 Detroit Ave. Cleveland Ohio 44102. Cremation to follow with burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
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