Obituary of Richard M Beach, Sr.

Mr. Richard M. “Dick” Beach, Sr. 84, of Titusville, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 9:35 a.m. at the Titusville Healthcare and Rehab Center.

               Dick was born on October 19, 1936 in Titusville, to the late George E. and Gladys V. Ullom Beach. He married Patricia A. Hauptman in Titusville in 1956.  She preceded him in death on January 16, 2015.

               He attended Titusville schools.

               Dick worked as an auto mechanic for many years for Lyle Peebles and then for Whitehills Garage before his retirement.

               He was a member of the PNA, Moose Family Center 84, enjoyed playing pool, horseshoes, going to the casino, walking, hunting in his earlier years, and was a jack of all trades. He loved kids, especially his grandchildren.

               Dick is survived by his three children, Richard Beach, Jr. and companion Susan Drake of Titusville, Tim Beach and wife Jennifer of Pleasantville, and Carol Young and husband Don of Titusville; eight grandchildren, Stephanie Beach of Meadville, Matthew Beach of Colorado, Josh Johnson of Titusville, Whitney Proper of Oil City, Ann Beach of Titusville, Lydia McClintock of Oil City, and Josh and Shawn Young of Titusville; ten great grandchildren, Ivy Blanchard, and siblings Tyler Frankenberger, Josh Jr.,  Greyson and Adriana Johnson, Alaina and Ella McClintock and Nathan and Bailey Young; and Oren Proper;  a brother, Dennis Beach and wife Patricia of Tennessee; a sister, Violet Hoffman and husband Jack of Titusville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Beach was preceded in death by a grandson, Devon Patrick Beach; 5 brothers, Albert, Leo, Donald, Edward, and Dale Beach, Sr.

Family and friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home Inc. 303 N. Washington St. on Monday from 6-8 p.m. and attend a funeral there on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be at Troy Center Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice.