Richard Leighton Ford

Richard Leighton Ford passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born on June 28, 1934 in Menomonie, Wisconsin.  Richard served his country in Europe as a sergeant in the United States Army and worked in the financial field.  He was a Boy Scout leader, Pop Warner Football coach, and Little League Baseball manager.  Richard loved his family, the fine arts, traveling, the outdoors, and woodworking.

Richard is survived by his wife Blanche W. Ford, sister Doris, daughter Ann, son-in-law Mac, son Richard, daughter-in-law Kathryn, stepson Danny, and stepdaughters Dawn and Adele.  He has seven grandchildren - Megan, Kaitlin, Brian, Daniel, Alana, Jonathan and Nicolas, as well as six great-grandchildren – Matthew, Shannon, Nathan, Rylie, Madilyn, and Reese.  In addition, step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Cry For Me Little

When I am dead, cry for me little.

Think of me sometimes, but not too much.

It is not good for you to dwell too long.

Think of me now and again as I was in life, at some moment which is pleasant to recall, but not for long.

Leave me in peace as I shall leave you, too, in peace.

Richard will be buried alongside family members in the Ford Family Cemetery of Menomonie, Wisconsin.