Richard L. Adams,  92, of Tower City, passed away early Thursday morning at his home. 
 
Born in Clarks Valley, October 27, 1923, a son of the late John and Verna Stutzman Adams.
 
Dick was a 1941 graduate of the former Porter-Tower High School
 
He was a Army Veteran and was also retired from the Army National Guard.
 
He retired as a  small arms repairman at Ft. Indiantown Gap.
 
He was of the Protestant faith; a member of the Swatara Lodge #267 F&AM, Tremont; Harrisburg Consistory; a life member of the Orwin Fire Company;   Dick was also a former volunteer driver for the Tower Porter EMS.  
 
Dick enjoyed spending time with family; he was very proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren;  He enjoyed being in the outdoors, whether hunting or just taking care of his property.
 
He was predeceased by four sisters and one brother.
 
Surviving are his wife, Ruth "Dolly" Adams Adams to whom he was married 64 years; two children, Lisa Keiser wife of Michael, Williamstown; Richard "Sam" Adams, husband of Judy, Orwin; six grandchildren, Richard Adams, Jr., Stephanie Welgo; Daniel and Jacob Adams; Benjamin and Hanna Keiser.  Three great grandchildren, Wyett and Adrianna Welgo; Elliott Adams.  Nieces and nephews.
 
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, November 17th at 11 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Home, Tower City.  Burial with military honors will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin.  Visitation will be from 10-11 at the chapel.  In lieu of flowers donations should be made to St. Peter's United Church of Christ,  427 Dietrich Avenue, Orwin PA 17980.  To sign the guest book visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com
 
 
 

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