Richard H. "Dick" Langdon, 82, of 20 Maple Ave.
passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at his home, following a lengthy
illness. Born April 9, 1934 in Wellsville, he was the son of Arling C. and
Christina V.Henry Langdon. On October 15, 1955 in Belvidere, he married the
former Diana G. Van Dyke, who survives.
Dick grew up in Wellsville, attended and graduated from
Wellsville Central School, class of 1952. Shortly after graduation he joined
the Marine Corps, serving in the Viet Nam war. He saw action, working with
helicopters during his service. Returning to civilian life, Dick was employed
at McDonnell-Douglas in California as an assembler for the next several years.
In 1967 he returned to Belvidere where he was employed at Worthington Pump.
Moving to Friendship in 1968, he was hired at Stroehman Bros. in Olean for a
short time. Later he was hired at Friendship Daries retiring in 1996.
Dick enjoyed woodworking, traveling, reading, watching TV.
Most of all, he loved being with his family, especially his Grandchildren.
He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, the
Friendship American Legion Post # 1168 and the Teamsters Union, Local # 264.
Surviving in addition to his wife Diana are two sons,
Richard H. (Diane Jones) Langdon II of Bath, and Frederick V. (Letitia Hale)
Langdon of Olean; three daughters, Dawn M. (Skip) Keiser of Friendship,
Patricia K. (Dennis Smith) Warnica of Andover, and Alison E. (Donald) Greene of
Andover; 15 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren; two sisters, Jane Smith
of Alabama, and Betty (David) De Voe of Kansas; and several nieces and nephews.
Dick was predeceased by a great granddaughter, Melanie
Elizabeth Langdon.
There will be no
visitations or funeral. A memorial service will take place at a future date.
Memorials may be made to the Friendship United Methodist Church.
