Richard R Stalker (1935 - 2022)

Born 9 Oct 1935 in Lyndonville, Yates, Orleans, New York, United States

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Died 5 Jan 2022 at age 86 in Medina, Orleans, New York, United States

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Biography

Richard was born in 1935. He was the son of George Stalker and Carrie Santimaw. He passed away in 2022.

Richard R. Stalker, 86, of Medina, NY, entered into rest on January 5, 2022 at the Medina Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born on October 9, 1935 in Medina, NY, he was the son of the late George and Carrie (Santimaw) Stalker. Richard graduated from Lyndonville High School in 1953 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. On returning home, he was employed by NY Telephone and retired after 39 years of service. He married the former Linda Hass on 11 April 1958 in Yates, Orleans, New York, United States and together they raised 3 children in Lyndonville, NY. Richard was a life-long member of the Lyndonville United Methodist Church and a member of the American Legion Butts-Clark Post #204. In his spare time he enjoyed playing euchre and making jigsaw puzzles and was a diehard New York Yankees and avid Buffalo Bills fan. Mostly Richard enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Richard is survived by his wife of 63 years, Linda Stalker, his daughter, Julie (Michael) Paul of Medina, four grandchildren, Jennifer and Jason Stalker and Aidan and Addison Paul, two sister-in-law's, Patricia (Kent) Johnson of Canandaigua and Marti-Jean (Thomas) Reed of Victor. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Richard was the last remaining sibling of the Stalker family. He is predeceased by his siblings, Mildred Bane, George, Wayne, Alan, Glenn and Don and his two sons, Jeffrey and James. There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 at the Lyndonville United Methodist Church, 102 N. Main St. Lyndonville, NY 14098 with the Pastor, Olga Elsie Gonzalez officiating. Burial will be in the Lynhaven Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Richard's name to: Lyndonville United Methodist Church, 102 N. Main St. Lyndonville, NY 14098. Arrangements were made through the Bogan & Tuttle Funeral Home, 226 Pearl St. Medina, NY 14103. Please light a candle or share a memory at: www.bogantuttlefunerals.com

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/258029706/richard-r-stalker