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Richard Bickings Obituary
Richard was a United States Marine Corps veteran and honorably served during the Korean War. Following his military service, he went to college and seminary, earning several master's degrees, and became a pastor and an English teacher.
Richard had a passion for farming and a love for raising goats, horses, beef cattle, emus, etc. His farm was named "Hummingbird Knoll Farm." He later enjoyed raising tomatoes in his greenhouse and selling his crops at the Amish auctions. He was energetic, smart and incredibly kindhearted. Reading was a favorite pastime, as there was always more to learn and understand.
In addition to Carmen's children, Louis A. Acosta of Phoenix, Arizona and Ruth (Roger) Guenther of Atco, New Jersey, and grandchild Shahna (Rob) Allen, he is survived by his four children, Richard F. (Donna) Bickings Jr. of Millsboro, Delaware, Douglas (Mary Jane) Bickings of Port St Lucie, Florida, Sharolyn (Ronald) Perkins of Buena, New Jersey, and Glenda (Glenn) Conover of Lancaster; seven grandchildren, Kim (Mark) Ludwick, Lori Ebner, Scott (Kim) Perkins, Stacy (Andrew) Barnes, Michael (Susanne) Bickings, Candice (Kevin) Warren and Danielle Bickings; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marlene Croy of Morgantown.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Shumaker Funeral Home, 115 E. Union St., Punxsutawney, PA 15767, with visitation from 10 a.m. until noon, and the service from noon to 1:00 p.m.
The service will be officiated by his son, Richard F. Bickings Jr., with the interment to follow at Union Hill Cemetery, Rossiter, where military honors will be accorded by the Rossiter American Legion.
Online condolences may be made at www.shumakerfh.com.
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