Richard Dickson, Sr

Richard F. Dickson, Sr., 89, of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at Fairfield Medical Center.

Richard was a member of the First English Lutheran Church, Lancaster. He was a WWII Veteran with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the V.F.W. - Post #3761 and a lifetime member of the American Legion. Richard retired from his plumbing and heating business, which he started in 1965.

Richard is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy; children, Carolyn (Tim) Schneider, Sara Jane (Roger) Thomas, Richard (Marcia) Dickson Jr., Kathy (Robert) Badgeley, Patricia (Mark) Widener, and Tim (Emily) Dickson; 27 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and brother, Leon Dickson.

Richard was preceded in death by his sister, Lois Dickson Snoke; brother, Joseph Dickson; and parents, Pearl and Huldah Dickson.

Funeral service for Richard will be held at 10:00 am Friday at the First English Lutheran Church, 220 N Columbus St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 with Pastor Brian Dillahunt officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Lancaster. Family and friends may visit from 2-4 and 6-8 pm Thursday at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N Columbus St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.