Richard T. Meiser died Oct. 9, 2012 at Liberty Shores in Poulsbo – one month short of his 89th birthday.

He was born in Chicago Nov. 27, 1923 to George and Cecelia Meiser. At the age of 7 he lost his hearing due to an illness he acquired while in the hospital. He became a master lip reader to the extent that most people he met could not tell he was deaf.

He married Lorrie in Chicago in 1951. They had four children and eventually, six grandchildren. In 1970 Dick was faced with a job transfer and subsequently moved his family to Poulsbo. This move would have an incredibly positive impact on their lives and the success of both his immediate and extended family.

Dick and Lor lived in Lofall and Miller Bay before finally settling in Bella Vista on the Hood Canal. At 55, Dick retired from Civil Service at Bangor Sub Base and went to work at Honeywell in Poulsbo for five years before permanently retiring. He kept busy working in the yard, salmon fishing, traveling with Lorrie to warmer climates and tinkering in his workshop. He never tired of the view and beauty of the canal and the Olympics.

He is survived by his four children; Barbara (Ed), Gary (Sharon), Janet (Chris), and Amy and six grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Janemarie of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Cecelia, his wife Lorrie, and his brother George.

Friends and family are invited to join in a celebration of Dick’s life at Kitsap State Park 1-5 p.m. Nov. 11.