Richard Howard “Dick” Davidson
Visitation service for Richard Howard Davidson, 85, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2014, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Davidson died at 9:25 p.m., Monday, August 25, 2014, at his home.
He was born July 2, 1929, at Chicago, Illinois, to Ernest Hugo and Augusta Marie Davidson. On June 20, 1953, he was married at Chicago, Illinois, to Dolores Florence Geisen, who preceded him in death on June 22, 2007. Mr. Davidson was a veteran, having served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Before his retirement, he was a truck driver, was the owner/operator of a gas station and worked at B. F. Goodrich Tire. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing. He loved his grandchildren and was known as “Papa D”. Mr. Davidson was of the Swedish Lutheran faith.
He is survived by four children, Martin Davidson, Bakersfield, Missouri, Maureen Miles, husband, Michael, Highland, Illinois, John Davidson, wife, Debbie, Lake Station, Indiana and Joan Den Hartog, husband, Jay, Cedar Lake, Indiana; eleven grandchildren; and twenty-four great-grandchildren with one on the way.
His parents, wife, one son, Ernest Davidson and one grandson, precede him in death.
Burial will be in the Bakersfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family, and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Donna Haack
August 27, 2014 @ 10:38 am
And now, rest in Jesus, Uncle Richie. You always brought a smile when I would reflect on your happy personality and wonderful, articulate stories when you wrote stories of your earlier life. Dad always enjoyed his visits with you when the folks were in the Assisted Living facility in Iowa. You will never be far from our thoughts and prayers.
Diana Davidson Kruger
August 27, 2014 @ 1:35 pm
Your stories, your laughter and your memories always touched my heart. Many times I read over your letters and reflected on your thoughtfulness and kindness to all of your family. Memories included helping your father build the home in Oak Lawn, to special times when your family would come and spend holidays with you. Through your writings, we will always have a bit of love and appreciation for all you did for everyone.
Doreen Davidson Campagna
August 27, 2014 @ 4:40 pm
Recently I have read a few of your wonderful letters and through them we were able to hear your laughter and zest for life. You always brought that laughter with you and you will be forever remembered for that joyful sound. My favorite memory is, when we were very young, going on a Ferris wheel ride with you and having you rock that seat back and forth when we were at the very top! Your laughter erased my fears, sort of! We will forever appreciate your calls to Dad while he and Mom were at the Assisted Living. Dad so looked forward to conversation with you. You will be remembered for the joy you shared and we were blessed to know you and to call you “Uncle Richie”.