More detail on this person: Richard P.
Timmermeyer, 79, died Dec. 11, 2014, at his home
in Mineral Wells after a valiant two-year battle
with cancer.
There will be a memorial service for the immediate
family with an inurnment in Rawlins, Wyo. at a
later date.
Richard was born and raised in Jackson, Wyo., the
son of Leonard and Maude Timmermeyer. Richard
graduated from the University of Wyoming and
served in the United States Army for 24 years as a
Ranger and helicopter pilot. He was a highly
decorated Vietnam veteran, receiving such honors
as the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Distinguished
Flying Cross and two Purple Hearts. Richard was a
true hero who lived and died with grace and
dignity.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude for
the love and support given to Richard and asks
that you honor his memory by being kind to one
another and laughing often. His legacy lives on in
the memories created by his love, compassion and
generosity.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Richard is survived by his wife, Barbara, of
Mineral Wells; his four children, Michael, Mark,
Susan and Stefanie; 10 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; his two sisters, Carol Mantey
and Linda Johnson; four nieces and nephews; and
six great-nieces and great-nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on
Wheels of Palo Pinto County, 1410 S.E. Martin
Luther King Jr. St., Mineral Wells, TX 76067,
www.mowppc.com
White's Funeral Home
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