Richard R. Uhteg, 80, passed away at home in Leesburg, Florida, surrounded by his family on December 21, 2018.
Loving husband to Diane (nee Zoltowski) for 57 years. Devoted father of Richard J (Rebecca), Daniel (Maureen), Deanne (Troy) Seelye, and Donna (Chris) Ketterer. Amazing grandfather to ten, and several step, grandchildren. Son of the late Louis and Eleanor, brother of beloved Patricia (Richard) Scheuneman, Robert (Patricia), and (deceased) Thomas (Debbie).
Formerly employed at Western Electric, Carborundum, and Calspan. Previously resided in Buffalo and Clarence Center, New York; he was a volunteer fireman for Clarence Center Fire Company.
Richard was an honor guardsman in the Plantation at Leesburg. Loved his first family, golf, hunting, fishing, gardening and sports. He was deeply loved and will be missed by all whose path he crossed.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Leesburg, Florida on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 8:30 a.m; entombment to take place at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the National Alzheimer’s Association or Cornerstone Hospice.