He was born on December 12, 1933 to Ronello and Edith Davis in Ambrose, ND. Dick proudly served in the U.S. Army from October 1954-September 1956. He married Stella on March 24, 1957 in Crosby, ND. He was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 68, and Bremerton Elks Travel ’n Fun Club. Dick enjoyed traveling in his RV, spending time with his family, and his home projects.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother Donald, sisters Lorna Nelson, Lucille Chinn, Florence Raap, and son-in-law Linus Tertocha. Survivors include his loving wife Stella, children Debbie Tertocha of Poulsbo and Don Davis (Nagila) of Abu Dhabi, UAE, granddaughter Katie Tertocha of Walla Walla, brother Melzar Davis (Marilyn), and many nieces and nephews.