Richard J. Teachout

1922 - 2019

Richard J. Teachout 1922 - 2019
RICHFIELD SPRINGS- Richard J. Teachout, age 97, of Johnson Street, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 27, 2019, in his home. He had the comfort of his loving family by his side at the time of his passing.
Richard was born February 22, 1922, in Schenectady, a son of the late Oscar Carl and Isabel Antis Teachout. He was raised and educated in Richfield Springs. In 1942, Richard joined the United States Army and fought for our nation in World War II. He served in the South Pacific Theater. On June 6, 1943, in Cooperstown, he married the former Wanda Thayer, a blessed union of 63 years, until her passing in 2006.
Dairy farming was a large part of Richard's life. After returning from the war, he purchased a dairy farm in Richfield, which he and his wife worked. In 1971, he retired from dairy farming. He had worked for various places after retirement; he worked for NBT Bank, Norstar Bank and Bruce Hall Corporation, all in Richfield Springs. He was a member of the Richfield Springs Vets Club.
Surviving him are a son, Woodrow Teachout and his wife, Joan, of Schuyler Lake; a daughter, Mary Ellen Marriott, of West Winfield; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his wife, Wanda, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard, Jr., in 1966; a daughter, Patricia Tehan, in 2007; four brothers, Oscar, George, Arthur and Orville; and a sister, Vanetta Domion.
Calling hours for Mr. Teachout will be on Monday, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m., in the J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home 40 West James Street, Richfield Springs. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 p.m. with the Pastor David Simonds of Touchpoint Fellowship officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory with donations to Catskill Area Hospice; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.