1941
Richard
2014
Richard James Vassar
March 16, 1941 — February 19, 2014
Richard James Vassar, 72, of Vinton, Louisiana passed away on February 19, 2014 at his residence.
Richard was born in Toomey Louisiana on March 16, 1941. He was the son of Winzey and Duna (Hebert) Vassar. After retiring from Certainteed Corporation, he enjoyed traveling full time with his loving wife. He served as a member of the Knights of Columbus, taught CCD for several years to high school seniors, and he deeply enjoyed bowling with his team. Richard was a rice farmer from the late 1950’s through the 1970’s and was also a member of the Cattlemen Association of Louisiana. He lived a full life and will be missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Samuel Vassar.
Richard is survived by his wife Mary D. Vassar; daughter, Teena McElveen and husband Mark of Moss Bluff, Louisiana; son, Richard Vassar Jr. and wife Shawn of Vinton, Louisiana; daughter, Kristi Tyree and husband Tom of Carlyss, Louisiana; brothers, Winzey Vassar Jr. and Robert Vassar; sisters, Florence Simon, Jane Vassar, and Janice Hartzog; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Cremation was held under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.
Richard was born in Toomey Louisiana on March 16, 1941. He was the son of Winzey and Duna (Hebert) Vassar. After retiring from Certainteed Corporation, he enjoyed traveling full time with his loving wife. He served as a member of the Knights of Columbus, taught CCD for several years to high school seniors, and he deeply enjoyed bowling with his team. Richard was a rice farmer from the late 1950’s through the 1970’s and was also a member of the Cattlemen Association of Louisiana. He lived a full life and will be missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Samuel Vassar.
Richard is survived by his wife Mary D. Vassar; daughter, Teena McElveen and husband Mark of Moss Bluff, Louisiana; son, Richard Vassar Jr. and wife Shawn of Vinton, Louisiana; daughter, Kristi Tyree and husband Tom of Carlyss, Louisiana; brothers, Winzey Vassar Jr. and Robert Vassar; sisters, Florence Simon, Jane Vassar, and Janice Hartzog; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Cremation was held under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory.
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