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Donald Ronald Richey
03/10/1929 — 11/28/2003
From Richland, WA, US | Born in Harlingen, Texas
Donald Ronald Richey
Donald R. Richey passed away at Kennewick General Hospital on November 28, 2003. He was born on March 10, 1929 in Harlingen, Texas, to Russell D. Richey and Lucille M. Aldridge Richey. Don moved to Richland with his family in 1945 and spent the rest of his life there.
He graduated from Columbia High School in 1947, and became a journeyman electrician and retired from Siemans in 1991. Throughout his life, Don excelled in and enjoyed playing sports such as fishing, hunting, fast pitch softball, baseball, football and golf. Donald was a loyal Bombers fan.
Donald is survived by his wife Ruth; four children from a previous marriage, Ronald and wife Carolyn, Kim Dykeman and husband Randy and sons Michael and Marc. He is also survived by sister Marilyn; stepson Donald Schroder; nieces Jill Bruun and Connie Eshleman; nephew Scott Richey; grandchildren Bryan Dykeman and wife Erica, Melissa Nelson and husband Kevin, Garen Schroder and Edwin Richey and great grandchildren Justin and Hailey Nelson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Alan.
Donald was a kind and caring person and will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be held at Einans Funeral Home from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm Monday December 1, 2003. A graveside service will be take place at 11:00 am on Tuesday December 2, 2003 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.
To all the Richey’s – DR, Rich, Mr. Richey, Hitler, all the nicknames – he’ll be greatly missed. I’ll remember a ton of great times with him and Kinky and everyone. He is now in a real good place. Later. Bix
To the Richey Families:
Kim, Mike, Mark and Ronnie: As you know, guys, Don and I were very good friends. We had a lot of great times together. He was my bestball partner in golfing tournaments. He was one of the best fastball hitters I’ve ever seen.
If you need anything, please feel free to call. Ron
Ruth, as you know Don and I go back many, many years–into the 50s. We had great moments playing fastpitch softball, golfing, pheasant and duck hunting, and many fond memories down at Sham-Na-Pam.
I just want you to know we are thinking of you in time of loss. He was a great friend and he will be missed dearly.
Ron and Barbara
I worked with Don for a long time. We worked with each other everyday in the Buddle Area at Siemens and became good friends. He knew my parents and me as a kid although at the time I didn’t know this. I loved Don as a man and my heart goes out to his family.To Don I say this, A Friend is a Gift you give yourself and I have Given you to me. Love you Don . Carl Franklin
To all the Richey’s – DR, Rich, Mr. Richey, Hitler, all the nicknames – he’ll be greatly missed. I’ll remember a ton of great times with him and Kinky and everyone. He is now in a real good place. Later. Bix
To the Richey Families:
Kim, Mike, Mark and Ronnie: As you know, guys, Don and I were very good friends. We had a lot of great times together. He was my bestball partner in golfing tournaments. He was one of the best fastball hitters I’ve ever seen.
If you need anything, please feel free to call. Ron
Ruth, as you know Don and I go back many, many years–into the 50s. We had great moments playing fastpitch softball, golfing, pheasant and duck hunting, and many fond memories down at Sham-Na-Pam.
I just want you to know we are thinking of you in time of loss. He was a great friend and he will be missed dearly.
Ron and Barbara
I worked with Don for a long time. We worked with each other everyday in the Buddle Area at Siemens and became good friends. He knew my parents and me as a kid although at the time I didn’t know this. I loved Don as a man and my heart goes out to his family.To Don I say this, A Friend is a Gift you give yourself and I have Given you to me. Love you Don . Carl Franklin
Just thinking about Don and the wonderful friend he has been to our family and so many people in our community. The Richeys are very special people and I hope you can find comfort and strength in knowing your friends are thinking and praying for you. Don was one of a kind and I hope that the Richey, Marcum, Latta show is reunited and enjoying each other.
With Sympathy,
Jeff Marcum
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Donald Ronald Richey