Richard H. "Dick" Hollander D.D.S.

Hollander Richard H. "Dick" Hollander, D.D.S., 90, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice on August 17, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Alice, of 67 years; son, Rick Hollander (JoEllen); two grandchildren, Kari Hall (Rick) and Hank Hollander (Steph); two step-grandchildren, Holli Worthington and Tara Leasure (Todd) and six great-grand-children. A USAAF Veteran of WWII, Dick was a 2nd L.T., B-17, Flying Fortress Pilot and Crew Commander, 407th Bomb Squadron, 92nd. Gr., 8th A.F. Receiving several metals, he flew 17 missions in the European Theater. He was a life long patriot. He retired after 35 plus years as a Dentist in Columbus, OH. Dick was baptized Catholic, but honored all religions, often visiting services of other denominations. Holding a multi-engine Pilot's license. He had a lifelong passion for flying, owning two airplanes. Dick had multiple other interests, to include motorcycles, trap and skeet, boating, go-cart racing, cars and owner of a large Arabian horse farm with his wife, Alice, in Westerville, Ohio for 25 years. One could say, and those who knew him, knew "the man had a zest for life". The family would like to thank those at Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes, Memory Care Community and Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care, for their kind and professional care for Dick during these difficult times. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dick's name to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care (a local, not-for-profit Hospice, Bradenton, Florida) or your favorite charity. A Memorial Service will be held at MANASOTA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 1221 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34203, on Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at 2 p.m. The family will receive guests one hour prior to the service. Interment at Sarasota National Cemetery, Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 10 a.m. Please visit www.ManasotaMemorial.com for further information.