Daily Interlake, Kalispell, MT, 18 Jan 2013
William Richard Spicher, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Prestige Assisted Living in Kalispell, with his daughter by his side. He was born Feb. 5, 1921, in Great Falls.
Richard served in World War II from 1942 to 1945 as a private first class in the Army. He was with the 89th Depot Repair Squadron and was an expert working with airplane sheet metal. It was there in London where he met his wife, Emily. They were married on Sept. 22, 1945. Emily traveled by boat to Ellis Island, and by train to Havre. They raised their family in Hingham where Richard farmed.
In 1969, Richard built Highline Fertilizer. This was the first plant of its kind in Montana and the surrounding area. His dream was to revolutionize farming and dramatically increase crop yields. In 1977, the family moved to Whitefish where they enjoyed golfing, hosting parties, dancing and traveling.
Richard will be remembered for his strong opinions about anything, especially politics, love of country and generosity.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Emily, in 2003; daughter, Corinne, in 1994; and daughter, Georgia, in 1996; his four brothers, Clement, Rodney, Robert and George; and only sister, Fern Flannigan.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Kim Spicher; granddaughter, Leslie Bailey; granddaughter and spouse, Lisa and Dr. Mike May; great-grandchildren, Georgia May, Lachlan May, Olivia May and Flynn Spicher Bailey; and son-in-law, Claude Bailey.
A funeral service for Richard will be held at 11 a.m. Monday Jan. 21, at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish. There will be a visitation for Richard on from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Austin Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Whitefish Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to WINGS.
William Richard Spicher, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Prestige Assisted Living in Kalispell, with his daughter by his side. He was born Feb. 5, 1921, in Great Falls.
Richard served in World War II from 1942 to 1945 as a private first class in the Army. He was with the 89th Depot Repair Squadron and was an expert working with airplane sheet metal. It was there in London where he met his wife, Emily. They were married on Sept. 22, 1945. Emily traveled by boat to Ellis Island, and by train to Havre. They raised their family in Hingham where Richard farmed.
In 1969, Richard built Highline Fertilizer. This was the first plant of its kind in Montana and the surrounding area. His dream was to revolutionize farming and dramatically increase crop yields. In 1977, the family moved to Whitefish where they enjoyed golfing, hosting parties, dancing and traveling.
Richard will be remembered for his strong opinions about anything, especially politics, love of country and generosity.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Emily, in 2003; daughter, Corinne, in 1994; and daughter, Georgia, in 1996; his four brothers, Clement, Rodney, Robert and George; and only sister, Fern Flannigan.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Kim Spicher; granddaughter, Leslie Bailey; granddaughter and spouse, Lisa and Dr. Mike May; great-grandchildren, Georgia May, Lachlan May, Olivia May and Flynn Spicher Bailey; and son-in-law, Claude Bailey.
A funeral service for Richard will be held at 11 a.m. Monday Jan. 21, at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish. There will be a visitation for Richard on from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Austin Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Whitefish Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to WINGS.
Daily Interlake, Kalispell, MT, 18 Jan 2013
William Richard Spicher, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Prestige Assisted Living in Kalispell, with his daughter by his side. He was born Feb. 5, 1921, in Great Falls.
Richard served in World War II from 1942 to 1945 as a private first class in the Army. He was with the 89th Depot Repair Squadron and was an expert working with airplane sheet metal. It was there in London where he met his wife, Emily. They were married on Sept. 22, 1945. Emily traveled by boat to Ellis Island, and by train to Havre. They raised their family in Hingham where Richard farmed.
In 1969, Richard built Highline Fertilizer. This was the first plant of its kind in Montana and the surrounding area. His dream was to revolutionize farming and dramatically increase crop yields. In 1977, the family moved to Whitefish where they enjoyed golfing, hosting parties, dancing and traveling.
Richard will be remembered for his strong opinions about anything, especially politics, love of country and generosity.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Emily, in 2003; daughter, Corinne, in 1994; and daughter, Georgia, in 1996; his four brothers, Clement, Rodney, Robert and George; and only sister, Fern Flannigan.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Kim Spicher; granddaughter, Leslie Bailey; granddaughter and spouse, Lisa and Dr. Mike May; great-grandchildren, Georgia May, Lachlan May, Olivia May and Flynn Spicher Bailey; and son-in-law, Claude Bailey.
A funeral service for Richard will be held at 11 a.m. Monday Jan. 21, at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish. There will be a visitation for Richard on from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Austin Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Whitefish Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to WINGS.
William Richard Spicher, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at Prestige Assisted Living in Kalispell, with his daughter by his side. He was born Feb. 5, 1921, in Great Falls.
Richard served in World War II from 1942 to 1945 as a private first class in the Army. He was with the 89th Depot Repair Squadron and was an expert working with airplane sheet metal. It was there in London where he met his wife, Emily. They were married on Sept. 22, 1945. Emily traveled by boat to Ellis Island, and by train to Havre. They raised their family in Hingham where Richard farmed.
In 1969, Richard built Highline Fertilizer. This was the first plant of its kind in Montana and the surrounding area. His dream was to revolutionize farming and dramatically increase crop yields. In 1977, the family moved to Whitefish where they enjoyed golfing, hosting parties, dancing and traveling.
Richard will be remembered for his strong opinions about anything, especially politics, love of country and generosity.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Emily, in 2003; daughter, Corinne, in 1994; and daughter, Georgia, in 1996; his four brothers, Clement, Rodney, Robert and George; and only sister, Fern Flannigan.
Richard is survived by his daughter, Kim Spicher; granddaughter, Leslie Bailey; granddaughter and spouse, Lisa and Dr. Mike May; great-grandchildren, Georgia May, Lachlan May, Olivia May and Flynn Spicher Bailey; and son-in-law, Claude Bailey.
A funeral service for Richard will be held at 11 a.m. Monday Jan. 21, at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish. There will be a visitation for Richard on from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Austin Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Whitefish Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to WINGS.
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