Dick Holdren

Dick was born on November 6, 1923 in Eaton to Dick Sr., and Theodotta (Westenbarger) Holdren.  He graduated from Eaton High School in 1941 and served his country in the Army during World War II.  Dick married the love of his life, Jean Harshman on January 16, 1943 in Eaton. They celebrated 60 years together.  She preceded him in death on November 18, 2004.
He is survived by his two sons: Bruce (Shelia) Holdren, of Eaton, and Alan (Chris) Holdren, Muncie; one daughter, Janet (Ralph) Trowbridge, Muncie. Five grandchildren: Stephenie (Mark) Long, Kyle (Lindy) Holdren, Perry (Alissa) Trowbridge, Katie Holdren, and Maddie Holdren; six great-grandchildren: Abigail Long, Atalie Long, Alivia Long, Lance Holdren, Emilee Holdren, and Evan Trowbridge. Three sisters: Donna (Jay) Marley, Patty (Pat) Obryant, and Mary Dinn; two sisters-in-law, Darlene Holdren, and Patty Jean Holdren, as well as many nieces, nephews, and grand nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 10:00 am, at the Pitman-Richman Funeral Home, 200 S. Hartford St., Eaton with Pastor Scott Holley.  Burial with Military Rites by the Delaware County Veterans Honor Guard will follow in Union Cemetery, Eaton.

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