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Middletown -- Richard Lee Creveling, born May 9, 1934, passed away peacefully on his 89th birthday surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
"Dick" served in the U.S. Air Force, graduated from Lycoming College, and was an educator with the Williamsport Area School District for over 36 years, where he lived most of his life with his wife, Kay (Yoder), of nearly 55 years.
Prior to succumbing to his illness, he spent several months living with his family in Delaware, celebrating a life well-lived and enjoying the simple pleasures of spending time together.
In addition to his mother, Dick was preceded in death by his beloved siblings, Mary, William, Robert, and John. He is survived by his wife of nearly 55 years, Kay (Yoder); son, Rick (Tricia); and his treasured twin grandchildren, Mal and Collin.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, at St. Joseph Parish, 319 East Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:30 a.m. Interment will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE.
A memorial service is being planned later this summer in Williamsport, for family and friends unable to travel.
A memorial scholarship is being established in Dick's name.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the "Richard L. Creveling Memorial Fund" at P.O. Box 536, Middletown, DE 19709.
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Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory. 302-378-0300.