Richard Sherwood "Dick" obituary: Richard Sherwood "Dick"'s Obituary, Dayton
In Memory Of
Richard L. Sherwood "Dick"
1930 - 2022
In Memory Of
Richard L. Sherwood "Dick"
1930 - 2022
Dick is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jean, his sons Dr. Richard (Sandra) Sherwood of Greensboro, NC, David (June) Sherwood of Washington Township, eleven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Evelyn Sherwood, and his brother Robert Sherwood.
Dick was born on June 8, 1930, in Seneca, Pennsylvania. After High school, Dick served in the Navy Air Corp for four years during the Korean war. In 1952, he went to Penn State University where he received a degree in Electrical Engineering. He and Jean met at Penn State where they enjoyed Theta Chi fraternity parties. Dick and Jean were married in January 1957. Dick started his career with Allen-Bradley as a Sales Engineer. After a few years in Cincinnati, he moved to Dayton and later became the Branch Manager. He retired from Allen Bradley in 1988.
Dick was a great family man and a loving father and grandfather. He volunteered in the community with various organizations. He served as a Deacon, Elder, and Trustee at Fairmont Presbyterian Church. Dick did many projects around the house, enjoyed bowling, and became an avid golfer at Sycamore Creek Country Club.
So mote it be.
Donations may be made to Fairmont Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer's association.
Service Friday, October 14 at 3:30 pm at Fairmont Presbyterian Church, time of visitation 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm.
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Dick is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Jean, his sons Dr. Richard (Sandra) Sherwood of Greensboro, NC, David (June) Sherwood of Washington Township, eleven grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Evelyn Sherwood, and his brother Robert Sherwood.
Dick was born on June 8, 1930, in Seneca, Pennsylvania. After High school, Dick served in the Navy Air Corp for four years during the Korean war. In 1952, he went to Penn State University where he received a degree in Electrical Engineering. He and Jean met at Penn State where they enjoyed Theta Chi fraternity parties. Dick and Jean were married in January 1957. Dick started his career with Allen-Bradley as a Sales Engineer. After a few years in Cincinnati, he moved to Dayton and later became the Branch Manager. He retired from Allen Bradley in 1988.
Dick was a great family man and a loving father and grandfather. He volunteered in the community with various organizations. He served as a Deacon, Elder, and Trustee at Fairmont Presbyterian Church. Dick did many projects around the house, enjoyed bowling, and became an avid golfer at Sycamore Creek Country Club.
So mote it be.
Donations may be made to Fairmont Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer's association.
Service Friday, October 14 at 3:30 pm at Fairmont Presbyterian Church, time of visitation 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm.
To share a memory of Dick or leave a special message for his family, please click the "Share Memories" button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Friday, October 14, 2022 from 3:00pm to 3:30pm
Fairmont Presbyterian Church
Memorial Service
Friday, October 14, 2022 at 3:30pm
Fairmont Presbyterian Church
Interment
David's Cemetery
Kettering, OH
Centerville Chapel (937-865-8000) is assisting the family
Centerville Chapel (937-865-8000) is assisting the family