Richard Everett

Richard C. “Dick” Everett, age 83, of New Philadelphia, died early Friday, January 15, 2016, following a period of declining health.

A son of the late Ralph and Mary (Gowins) Everett, Dick was born in Union Hospital at Dover on August 18, 1932.

He attended Dover Schools and entered into the United States Army where he served in the Korean Conflict. While serving, he sustained injuries that required him be transported to Japan for several months of recovery.

Upon his Honorable Discharge, Dick learned to weld at the Lincoln Welding School at Cleveland and worked for more than 30 years in the welding and construction field. During that same time he was also employed for a number of years at the Lordstown General Motors Plant, where he served as a Maintenance Foreman.

Dick had a passion for restoring antique trucks and rebuilding motors. He was known to help anyone who asked and was fortunate enough to attend over 30 Indianapolis 500 races. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and socializing with friends at the New Philadelphia Am Vets, where he held a life membership. He also was a past member of both the Tuscarawas and New Philadelphia VFW Clubs.

He is survived by his wife, the former Donna Pearson, whom he married on July 10, 1955; their sons, Richard L. (Sherry) Everett, and Terry Everett; two grandchildren, Richard (Jennifer) Everett, II and Rachael (Tommy) Cannon; three great-grandchildren, Stella, Talyn and T.C; and a sister, Sally Beitzel all of New Philadelphia. Completing the family is a sister-in-law, Nancy Pearson of Minerva and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Everett and a sister, Janice Sours.

Private services will be held with burial to take place in the Western Reserve National Cemetery at Rittman. The Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory is handling Arrangements.

The family requests memorial contributions are directed to the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation, Inc., 10301 McKinstry Mill Road, New Windsor, MD 21776-7903 or to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.