Richard Ross

Dick is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Rene’ (Steve) Levi of Federal Way, WA; and many other loving friends and relatives In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son: Richard A. Ross, Jr. on July 31. 2006; longtime companion: Marilyn Dancy; several siblings, one stepbrother and several close cousins.

Dick enlisted in the US Navy on June 10, 1948 in Springfield, OH. He did his basic training and Machinist Mate School at Great Lakes, IL. Dick served on the USS Charles P. Cecil, USS Taussig and the USS Zellars. He served in Korea from June 1950 - April, 1951. Dick was a former member of the VFW and volunteered on the Riverside VA Cemetery Military Honor Guard. In 1965, he moved to California. Dick retired from Disneyland in the Maintenance Department as a Truck Driver and in other capacities. Dick was a wonderful storyteller and his stories will live in the hearts of family and friends forever.

Memorial service will be held at 10:15 AM on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, CA. Full military honors will be presented at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the DAV of donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.miller-jones.com .