Dick proudly served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1963. After the service, he worked on a farm for many years until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Janice Elliott; three children, Norma (Tim) Smith of Caldwell, Chuck (Dana) Elliott of Fresno, and Joanna (Jeff) Brill of Plainfield; four grandchildren, Amy (Nick), Luke (Emily), Jay (Hope) and Jennifer (Josh); one great-granddaughter, Annabelle Lee and one on the way; brother, Donald Elliott of West Lafayette; and several nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, Dick is preceded in death by six siblings.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2018; at 11:00am with Pastor Bill Jones officiating at Fairfield Cemetery in West Lafayette, with the Coshocton County Veterans Council conducting military honors.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawson-paisleyfh.com.