Richard F. Fuechslin, Sr.
May 21, 1942 - October 20, 2024
Visitation: Thursday, October 24, 2024, 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.; Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry Twp., 2678 Rochester Rd.
Service: Friday, October 25, 2024, 11:00 a.m.; Divine Grace Parish, St. Ferdinand Church.
Richard “Dick” Francis Fuechslin, 82, of Cranberry Township, PA, passed peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024. Born in the North Hills section of Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Francis and Dorothy (Pegher) Fuechslin.
Mr. Fuechslin was a heavy equipment mechanic with Highway Equipment Co. for 30 years. He is a veteran of United States Army serving six years active duty. He continued his military service and retired as a Senior Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force, proudly serving for 30 years. His current employer was Cox Automotive working as a driver for the Mannheim Auction in Cranberry Township.
Dick was a lifelong car enthusiast who built and showed several classic cars over the years and, of course, a diehard Steelers fan. In his retirement years he enjoyed spending time with his family and volunteering with the NWPA Steam Show. He was a member of Divine Grace Parrish/St. Ferdinand Church.
Mr. Fuechslin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Charlotte, his daughter Staci (Matt) Thayer, son Richard, Jr. (Kristen) Fuechslin, grandchildren Matthew and Samuel Thayer, Seth and Shannon Fuechslin; his brothers Robert (Marie) Fuechslin and Donald (Rebecca) Fuechslin, and sister Suzanne (John) McGinley; several nieces and nephews, and many cousins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Disabled National Veterans Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, or Paralyzed Veterans of America.
Friends received Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry Twp., 2678 Rochester Road, 724-772-8800. Mass of Christian Burial in Divine Grace Parish, St. Ferdinand Church, Friday at 11:00 a.m.
My deepest condolences to this wonderful family. I have known Dick and Charlotte for a very very long time. Know that You and Your Family are in my prayers and thoughts of healing during this difficult time.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE FUECHSLIN FAMILY
Dick had a great sense of humor and duty.
He leaves a legacy of a wonderful family–he and Charlotte made a great team–still do!
May God Bless The Fuechslin Family!
P.S. Dick was always ready to join in with a good Johnny Cash song(among others) at family get togethers!
Charlotte and family, So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to you and the family.
Sending prayers up for the family.
What a terrific man. We were only together a few times, but he was so warm and friendly. God Bless him, and his family.
Rich was A GREAT Mentor on ORI’s. I remember him telling A couple Officers in Charge, That this is the way ( His Way ) of how it was supposed to be done. And he was Right.