Dick was born July 5, 1952 in Wisconsin Rapids to Thomas and Patricia. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1970 and joined the United States Airforce and served during the Vietnam War. After returning from military service, Dick joined the Wood County Sheriff's Department as a deputy, where he would serve for 28 years before becoming a sergeant for the department in the Wood County Jail. He retired after 32 years of dedicated service to the department. Dick was an avid outdoorsman, Packer fan, reader, and huge supporter of his sons, Pete and Eric. Dick passed away on July 13th and is missed by his sons and their families, beloved grandchildren, former wife Wannee and his sister and brothers.