Columbus, Ohio
HALSTEAD Richard "Dick" F. Halstead, age 84, passed away May 12, 2010 after a sudden illness. Born February 13, 1926 in Beloit, Wisconsin to the late Frank and Olga Halstead. Dick served in the Navy during WWII. He was a long time McDonald's franchisee and helped open the first Ronald McDonald...
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Dear Marilyn and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I worked at 3605 W. Broad St. McDonalds from 1967 to 1969 earning a "Red Hat". I then went into the plumbing business and you may remember me coming to your home on Blenheim Rd. and completing some plumbing repairs. I have always considered Dick a friend and mentor.
Dale Thompson
May 19, 2010 | Shawnee Hills, OH
Lynnette,
We were very sorry to find out about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard & Chris Ciraky
May 17, 2010 | Johnstown, OH
Marilyn, Jolene and family,
We were sorry to hear of Dick's passing. He was always kind, always thoughtful, genuinely interested in others, truly a pleasure to work with. We wish you peace and strength in this difficult time.
Susan Smith
May 17, 2010 | Dublin, OH
Marilyn, sorry we could not make it to the funeral home today but we do want to offer our condolences to you and your family. We always had a great time with you and Dick at the Square dances and fellowship afterwards. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Harold & Judy Jackson
May 16, 2010 | Delaware, OH
Thank you for your service to our country.
Blue Star Mothers
Buckeye Military Moms, Chapter 9
Worthington/Columbus OH
May 16, 2010
I did not know your dad,but he sounded like a great guy to know ,work with .and to be a father to you. Sorry anout you loss,keep your dad alive through memories.
May 16, 2010
I am so sorry to read of Dick's death. I became acquainted with Dick and his daughters through the Grove City High School Athletic Boosters and Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce. We, Dee, Bev and I thought very highly of him. Emily Wildman
May 16, 2010
We always enjoyed seeing Dick and Marilyn at McDonald's meetings. He always had a smile for us and words of wisdom about the "McDonald's way of life"! We appreciated his guidance and friendship,and we will miss him. Our deepest sympathy to Marilyn and family.
Carole and Allan Nahra
May 16, 2010 | Lexington, KY
I worked for Dick Halstead as a teenager back in the late 70's. Even as a high school kid, I KNEW he was someone very special. He treated all of us with kindness, and much of my work ethic 30 years later is due in part to working for him and being treated so well by him. I will always be grateful for knowing him at such a formative time in my life. He was an icon to so many young employees. To his family, I am sorry for your loss. Such a kind man, such a huge loss.
Mary Mulvany
May 15, 2010 | Grove City, OH