Dick served proudly in the Army. He then worked as an EMT and fireman in Alaska, and then retired as an Attendant Counselor at Interlake School. Dick had a great passion for animals of all kinds, and helping other people in need.
He is survived by his companion of 26 years, Fern Revill; His sister Shirley Edwards Swann; And his three children, Jill, Diane, and Michael. Dick was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert(Bobby), Jackie, and Donald Speck.