DR. RICHARD F. WEAVER

DR. RICHARD F. (DICK) WEAVER, 90, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018. Born March 1, 1927, in Fort Wayne, Ind., he was the son of the late Theodore and Margaret (Martin) Weaver. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1945 and immediately entered the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. When the Korean War began he re-enlisted and entered the 3rd Ranger school offered by the Army, completing over 300 jumps as a paratrooper. He received numerous commendations and was honorably discharged with the rank of First Lieutenant. He returned home and attended Indiana University completing his undergraduate and graduate work. More importantly this is when he met the love of his life, Janice Farmer. Dick and Jan both had successful careers, but when not working they enjoyed fishing, working on the farm, and travelling the world. He was preceded in death by Jan in 2009 after 51 loving years of marriage. His working career began as a manager at RCA in Bloomington, Ind. Working on the controls for the lunar landing module was one of his most satisfying projects. Ultimately promoted to the corporate staff, Dick retired after 20 years and moved into consulting as VP-Director of the International Consulting Company. There he provided all facets of productivity services, including work factor measuring standards. Dick formed his own consulting group and over a 15-year period delivered Management Development programs to nearly 300 major corporations, 40 universities, 30 municipalities, and 20 hospitals. He distinguished himself as an industrial engineering expert and contributed to many publications. For the past 33 years Dick has called Murray, Ky. home. He has been a faithful member of Saint Leo Catholic Church since his arrival and has served numerous organizations such as the Boy Scouts, Red Cross, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Rotary, CASA, and most recently the Murray-Calloway County Community Foundation, Inc., where he is one of the founding Board Members. Dick and Jan's philanthropic interests have been broad, giving substantial financial support to Murray State University and to various Community projects over the years. Notable recognition is a Doctor of Humane Letters from Murray State, Kentucky Colonel, 2014 Rotarian of the year, and Murray-Calloway County Philanthropist of the year in 2016. Support of the community will continue through their foundation for many years to come. Surviving are his beloved sister, Marie (Lloyd) France; brother, Theodore (Ted) (Phyliss) Weaver. Additionally, there are 23 nieces, nephews, and their families that all had a special place in his heart. He was also preceded in death by brothers, James and Robert Weaver; brother-in-law, Harold Farmer; and sisters-in-law, Joan, Nancy, and Marilyn Weaver, and Dorothy Farmer. Funeral Mass is 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, at St. Leo Catholic Church, with visitation from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Father Brandon Williams and Father Jason McClure will officiate. Burial will follow in the Friendship Cemetery in Fordsville, Ky. Visitation also from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, with Prayer Service at 6:30 p.m., at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Janice F. and Richard F. Weaver Student Athlete Academic Scholarship Fund, through the Murray State University Foundation Office of Development, 200 Heritage Hall, Murray (KY 42071) or the Drs. Dick and Jan Weaver Endowment payable to Murray Calloway County Community Foundation Inc., 705 South 4th St., Murray (KY 42071). J.H. Churchill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com