Dick served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Following the service, he worked for the United States Postal Service starting with Railway Mail. Dick served in many roles over the 38 years he worked for the USPS, retiring in 1990.
On February 9, 1963, he married Katherine Karigan, in three months they would have shared 60 years of marriage.
Dick is survived by his wife Kay, two daughters Janet (David) DeJonge & Linda (Tom Rottler) Holmstad, four grandchildren Sarah Fink, Krista Gouin, Tim DeJonge & Jessica Gouin and a great granddaughter Kinsley Fink.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson Dane Gouin.
Family and friends are invited to a graveside service, beginning with military honors on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 10AM at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale.
Memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3641 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018 or Fellowship Square, 2002 W. Sunnyside Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85029 https://www.fellowshipsquareseniorliving.org/online-donations/
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