Richard Loraine John

Richard (Dick) John of Santa Margarita, California died Thursday, December 21, 2023 at home at the age of 92. Dick was born September 23 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Lorain Ralph John and Marie Caroline Dilger. He leaves behind his Beloved Wife, Georgie of 72 years, his 7 children: Jean Marie St. John, Colleen (John) Peloquin, Richard John Jr & his wife Susan, Tommy John, Mike John & his wife Shari, Donny John and Alan John & his wife Michele; 10 Grandchildren: Renee, Jeremy, Richard III, Kristi, Jason, Jed, Emma, Tiffany, Alan M & Lauren; and 9 Great Grandchildren; Hazel, Greyson, Madison, Kelsei, Jamie, Matix, Waylon, Jase, & Layla.

Dick was raised by his maternal Grandparents: Henry & Lena Dilger in Randolph Township, Ohio after his parents separated when he was 3. He attended school in and Graduated from Randolph High School in 1950.

Dick married Georgette Ann Short June 2, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. They moved to California, back to Dayton, and back to California in 1956 where they made their home and raised their family in San Fernando. He enjoyed taking the family on summer vacations camping at the beaches along the California coast...and even took the whole family across the country in the station wagon to Ohio and then to Washington DC and returned through the Southern states. in 1979 they sold their home and moved to the hills of Santa Margarita. With the help of his sons and some friends, he built the house they lived in for the past 44 years. Even in his last week he could be found on the tractor out disking the fields.

Dick was a talented carpenter and a born salesman. He worked for Kraft Foods for many years. Dick was also a sales rep for various companies selling Western Wear, Jewelry etc to stores up and down the Western states (He even talked Georgie in to joining him in this venture). He also enjoyed collecting toy cars, trains, antiques, etc and selling them.

Dick will be remembered by all his Family, Extended Family and Friends.

A service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at 10:00AM at St. Paul's Church in Pismo Beach, CA.