More detail on this person: Richard Freeman
DesJardien, 68, engineer and West Point graduate,
class of '68; settled in Coatesville after 12
years in the military serving as a Staff Officer,
a Ranger, and a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, died
on Sunday, July 6, 2014. He finally retired from
the VA Hospital, after leaving Lukens Steel,
working as an engineer for both places. He was the
beloved husband of Lorraine (Nee Bauer)
DesJardien; son of the late Mildred (Nee Richards)
and Donald DesJardien; and devoted father to Peter
Freeman DesJardien and his wife Tara (Nee
O'Donnell), and Elizabeth Anne (Nee DesJardien)
Baldwin and her husband Josh; and much loved
grandfather of Hannah Faith, Charles Michael, and
Abigail Grace DesJardien and Gabriella Raine and
Benjamin Richard Baldwin. He is survived by one of
his two brothers, John Wilson DesJardien and his
wife Teresa, and Ann DesJardien, wife of his late
older brother Donald DesJardien. Mr. DesJardien
and his wife cooked and entertained often. They
were known for their theme parties and bonfires.
Their last party, celebrating 45 years of
marriage, was a terrific goodbye for Mr.
DesJardien who was valiantly battling cancer. Mr.
DesJardien enjoyed golf, attending his children's
sporting events, football and wine making. He will
sorely be missed. A graveside service is planned
for 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 12th, at St.
Malachi's Cemetery in Cochranville, Pa. with a
"Celebration of Life" to follow at the DesJardien
home. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a
donation in Rich's name to the Brandywine
Conservancy, committed to open land
preservation,610-388-8346. Online condolences
may be made by visiting www.griecocares.com
Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home,
Kennett Square, PA (phone: 610-444-4116)
Published in The Daily Local on July 8, 2014
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