BOLIVAR - Richard H. Monroe, 91, of 7188 Kossuth Rd. passed
away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Wellsville Manor Care Center following a
lengthy illness. Born on August 21, 1928 in Wellsville he was the son of
William and Marie Segnor Monroe. Dick married Dixie Barnes on July 18, 1992 in
Wellsville; Mrs. Monroe survives. He was a graduate of Bolivar Central School,
Class of 1946. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Japan from
1946-1948. Following his service in the Army, Dick received a Bachelor’s Degree
in Industrial Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology. He was employed for
many years at the former American Olean Tile Co. where he was a well-respected
ceramic architectural design engineer.
Among Dick’s most notable projects are a mural in the former
Twin Towers building in New York City, he the Mickey Mouse logo on Disney’s
first cruise ship, and a portrait of Cpl. Jason Dunham for the USS Jason Dunham
which was commissioned by the US Navy. Dick’s talent is also on full display
locally at Kenyon Andrus Post 772 American Legion where he did many portraits
of area veterans, along with several industrial paintings of bridges and
towers.
Dick was a member and past commander of Kenyon Andrus Post
772 American Legion Bolivar, member and past master of Macedonia Lodge 258
F&AM in Bolivar, Bolivar Chapter 280 of the Royal Arch Masons, and former
member of the Bolivar Lions Club. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and tending to
his garden.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three stepchildren;
Linda (Kevin) Matteson, Bolivar; Barton (Ellen) Barnes, Wellsville; Stacy (Dave
Pieczynski) Boyer, Portville. He is also survived by his five grandchildren
Randi, Abby, McKenzie, Logan, and Gabrielle; three great-grandchildren Parker,
Londyn, and Beau, and several nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by
his brother, William Monroe, and sister Charmain Monroe.
Visitation will be held at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc.
in Bolivar on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 1-3 p.m. Memorial Services will
immediately follow at 3 p.m. with Rev. David Herne of the Heritage AFlame
Ministries officiating. Burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery, Scio.
Memorials may be made to the SPCA Serving Allegany County,
Box 381 Wellsville, NY 14895.
