Richard H Wyman

It is with a light heart and a chuckle befitting the man himself that we announce the 'final tour' of Richard H. Wyman. A proud Navy man, Richard set sail on life's last great adventure on October 5, 2024, in Milo, Maine. Born in Dexter, Maine, on March 24, 1947, he welded together a legacy of love, laughter, and a fair bit of mischief over 77 years.

After bravely serving two tours in Vietnam, Richard swapped the high seas for the high beams, becoming a radiant star in the welding world of the railroad. When not splicing metals, he traded in his torch for the open road as a long-haul truck driver, proving that life is indeed about the journey, not the destination.

Richard was a masterful chess player, with a strategic mind and a knack for putting life's pawns in their place. His love for golf swung him onto the green pastures of friendly competition, while Harley Davidson motorcycles revved up his heart and soul, burning rubber and rocking through life's highways and byways.

Leaving behind a legacy richer than the gold at the end of a rainbow, Richard's humorous spirit lives on through his children-the ever-so-humble Lori with her husband Joseph, the industrious Richard Jr. with Jessica, the sprightly Misty with Howard, and the steadfast Scott with Tammy. Descendants include a jovial jamboree of twelve grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. His sister Barbara and brothers Norman (with Marsha), Melvin (with Cathy), and Roger (with Judy) also carry forward his penchant for spirited banter. His lifelong friend Rod Gudroe, special companion Jody Wyman, and Maggie-canine confidante and tail-wagging partner in hijinks-will have stories to tell for years to come. Preceded in death, and now sharing the ultimate secret handshake, are his parents Lester and Mildred, brothers Mark and David, and sisters Judy and Geraldine.

The grand finale-a graveside service-will be held on October 20th, at 2 pm at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, followed by a gathering of gaiety at The Dexter Fire Department. In lieu of flowers and with the irony that his life was so fluid, donations may be directed to the American Red Cross, an organization close to his once-ticking heart.

So, let's raise a glass, share a laugh, and rev our engines one last time for Richard H. Wyman, a man who welded joy into every encounter and left the world a little brighter-and definitely more amusing-than he found it.