Richard "Dick" L. Messer
March 04, 2012
Richard L. Messer, 73, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at Carlisle Care Center. He was born January 28, 1939 to Lawrence and Loyal Messer in Beaver Dam, WI.
Richard graduated from Beaver Dam High School and served in the US Marines Corps. He moved to the Altoona area in 1980 where he owned and operated a Phillips 66 station. Richard retired from Mid-States Ford in 2004, and most recently, worked at the Altoona Wal-Mart. Richard enjoyed gardening, his cats and dogs, and spending time with his family.
Richard is survived by his wife of 39 years, Jeanette Messer of Altoona; daughters, Lori (Ken) Russell and Kelly (Bob) Buechler, both of Decatur, IL; son, Mathew Messer of Altoona; grandchildren, Jessica, Jordan (Michelle), Sierra, and Sydney; sisters, Shirley Leininger of West Bend, WI and Donna McLaughlin of Marathon, FL; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Aaron Messer.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, with burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Richard.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pam Wallingford
03/14/2012
To the Messer family -
My late father always enjoyed visiting with Dick at the old Phillips 66 in Altoona. Basically, it was one of Dad's favorite places to "hang out." Dick was so friendly and they always shared a laugh or two. And Dick always helped my Mom too as she never really learned how to pump her own gasoline. He was so kind to her and always a smile when she would stop in for any kind of service. I will always smile when I think about Dick and the good old days! My condolences to you all.
Bryan Niday
03/07/2012
Mrs. Messer, Matt and the rest of the family,
I want to offer my sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband and dad.
I remember your dad working at the Phillip 66 helping my mom with a flat or getting gas. He always had a smile on his face. He always made me feel welcome in his home as well. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Mark Kuntz
03/07/2012
Dear Aunt Jeanette, Lori, Kelly and Matt.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle Dick. I will be thinking of him a lot today. I am sorry I can not make it to the funeral, I want to be there. I am sorry for your loss.
He was a very good uncle. I have many very fond memories of him and all of you. I was so happy when he agreed to do a reading at my wedding.
I hope today is filled with the sharing of many wonderful memories and the presence of friends and family.
Love,
Mark and family.
Glenda Millard
03/06/2012
Dick worked for us at Mid-States Ford for many years and was a great employee.
He always had a smile on his face, and was great with customers and fellow
employees. We were very lucky to have had him work for us. Blessings to
his family and friends.
Glenda Millard