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1947
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2024
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Richard McMaster Obituary
Born in the family farmhouse in New Bethlehem on May 5, 1947, he was the son of the late Elmer and Thelma (Delp) McMaster.
He was a graduate of both Redbank Valley High School and Clarion University.
He proudly and honorably served his country with the U.S. Navy from February 1967 to November 1968, training as an intelligence specialist at Lowry Air Force Base before serving on the USS America.
After his discharge, he continued to work with veterans as a Veterans Employment Representative for the Department of Labor and Industry. He served as President of the Clarion County Vietnam Veterans Group that was credited with the inception and completion of the Vietnam Memorial in Clarion Veterans Memorial Park.
On May 27, 1972, he married the former Linda J. Bowlby in Somerset. She survives.
His memberships included the Clarion United Methodist Church, Clarion Kiwanis Club and the Clarion American Legion.
Richard was known for his sharp wit.
He enjoyed traveling, skiing, scuba diving, rock concerts, drag races, coaching soccer and being with his family.
In addition to his wife, Linda, of 51 years, he is survived by his son, Eric (Kim Moore) McMaster; his daughter, Carrie (Zen) Mayo; his grandchildren, Rivers and Edith McMaster and Bodhi Mayo; and his dog, Baron.
Those preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his infant son, Jesse McMaster; his brother, Ronald McMaster; and his sister, Marlena Pickford.
Arrangements are at the direction of the Furlong Funeral Home, located at 50 Broad Street in Summerville.
A celebration of life is planned for a later date and will be announced.
Interment will be in Leatherwood Cemetery, Clarion County.
Friends and family may leave online condolences, light a memorial candle, share a memory and obtain additional information by visiting www.furlongfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kim and Bill Stuart
April 30, 2024
Always will remember his sense of humor! Always easy to talk to at the family reunions. I still appreciate you guys driving in the rain to attend my 60th birthday. Love to Linda and family.
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