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Richard E. Dively Sr., 83, Claysburg, died unexpectedly on Sunday. He was born in Claysburg, son of the late Albert and Annie (Feathers) Dively.
He married Mary A. Jennings on Sept. 8, 2001, at Upper Claar Church of the Brethren.
Surviving are his wife; five sons: Richard Jr. (Jackie), Anthony (Cheryl), James (Karen), Daniel and Kenneth; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and two stepchildren, Cris Fredrickson (Eizu) and Douglas Stacey (Jennifer).
He was preceded in death by siblings: Raymond, Jessie, John and Charles Dively, Lena Billy, Lona Brown and infant, Mary Jane; and a daughter-in-law, Stephanie.
Richard attended Claysburg-Kimmel High School. He retired from the refractory in Claysburg.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1962-66 during Vietnam and the Cuban Crisis, earning rank of 2nd Class Boiler Tech.
He was a lifetime member of DAV, a member of Duncansville VFW Post 8724, where he was a past commander, and was an active national representative for VAVS at the VA hospital for the American Legion since 2010. He was a past vice-commander of the Blair County Veterans Honor Guard, having served over 975 military funerals. Richard was past president and co-founder of the Legion Riders Post 522 and received the General Soyster Veterans Award for his service to our veterans.
Richard enjoyed riding his motorcycle and volunteering for many charity organizations.
Friends will be received from 10 until the 10:45 a.m. funeral service Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, at Upper Claar Church of the Brethren. Pastor Mark Wyland will officiate. Interment will take place at Alto-Reste Park.
Arrangements are by Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., Duncansville.
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