GALLAGHER, Richard D. "Rick" 70, of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sarah Gallagher; wife, Barbara; and sisters, Vanessa Gallagher and Fran (Richard) Ambrosen. Rick is survived by his wife, Sue, and her daughters, Terri Thomas and Tammi (Rob) Hively, and their families; his deceased wife Barb's sons, Harley (Sharon) Dixon and Loren (Diana) Ware, and daughter, Brenda (George) Wiant, and their families; siblings, Bonnie Gallagher, Chuck (Barb) Gallagher, Sandy Vertrees, Lavina Church, Hazel (Stoney) Stonerock, Mick (Mary) O'Brien, Tammy Minerd, Gene (Diane) Hill, and their families. A proud U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, Rick returned to Springfield where he retired from the City of Springfield's Water and Sewer Department. "Daddy Rick" and Sue operated Legends Karaoke, which fulfilled his lifelong love of music. To honor Rick's request, a "Farewell Party" gathering will be held at JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME, 1002 E. High St., Springfield from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Inurnment of his cremains will be held at a later date in Ferncliff Cemetery at the family's convenience.
GALLAGHER, Richard D. "Rick" 70, of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sarah Gallagher; wife, Barbara; and sisters, Vanessa Gallagher and Fran (Richard) Ambrosen. Rick is survived by his wife, Sue, and her daughters, Terri Thomas and Tammi (Rob) Hively, and their families; his deceased wife Barb's sons, Harley (Sharon) Dixon and Loren (Diana) Ware, and daughter, Brenda (George) Wiant, and their families; siblings, Bonnie Gallagher, Chuck (Barb) Gallagher, Sandy Vertrees, Lavina Church, Hazel (Stoney) Stonerock, Mick (Mary) O'Brien, Tammy Minerd, Gene (Diane) Hill, and their families. A proud U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, Rick returned to Springfield where he retired from the City of Springfield's Water and Sewer Department. "Daddy Rick" and Sue operated Legends Karaoke, which fulfilled his lifelong love of music. To honor Rick's request, a "Farewell Party" gathering will be held at JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME, 1002 E. High St., Springfield from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Inurnment of his cremains will be held at a later date in Ferncliff Cemetery at the family's convenience.
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