Born in Wellsvillle, Ohio July 19, 1931.
He lived in Beaver Falls, PA and was retired from Babcock and Wilcox in Beaver Falls.
Also a world renowed Outdoor Cartoonist, he had over 10,000 cartoons and three books published.
He lived for and loved his Family and Church.
Preceeded in death by his wife of 65 years Doris he is surely pleased to be with her again.
He is survived by three children Donna Kobylarczyk and her Husband Tom of Orlando, FL, Julia Wahlton and husband Mark of Belleville, Illinois, Richard Junior and wife Laurie of Ellwood City, PA.
Also survived by grandchildren Michael Conner of Clermont, Florida, Jennifer Bathgate of Beaver Falls, PA and Jessica and husband Mathew Ciampaglone of Monaca, PA, Seth Wahlton and wife Michelle of Beleview, Illinois and Spencer Wahlton of Orlando.
Great grandchildren Owen Conner of Clermont, FL, Adaline and Jon Bathgate of Beaver Falls, PA, and Dominic Ciampaglone of Moncaca, PA.
A member of Sanctuary at Conway Church, he was always concerned with the lives of others and was a true disciple of the Lord.
He and his late wife Doris hosted countless parties and holiday events for the elderly and shut ins, bringing them to their home for food, fun and fellowship.
Our hearts are broken but there is rejoicing in Heaven.
A great Man and a direct quote from his Grandson Michael
"A true saint. The original man. He was one of the strongest but kindest human beings I’ve ever known. His family, his church and his cartoons were his loves and he gave everything he had to each and every one. "
To that we all say "Amen."