Richard A. Schricker

Richard Alex Schricker, 65, of Baker City and formerly of La Grande, died Aug. 11 in Phoenix, Ariz.

A viewing will run from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19th at Coles Funeral Home in Baker City.

A memorial service begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Agape Christian Center in Baker City with a reception immediately following at the church. Pastor Garth Johnson will officiate. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 3 p.m. at Hillcrest East Cemetery in La Grande.

Richard was born March 7, 1943, to Richard Clifford and Patricia Louise (Wynegar) Schricker in South Bend, Ind. He graduated from high school in 1961 at Garden Grove, Calif.

Richard served in the U.S. Navy for four years and then in the National Guard for 16 years. He ranked as seaman and seargent first class.

Richard worked as the fire cache manager for the U.S. Forest Service in La Grande, retiring in November 2003.

He married Leslie Perrigo in March 1968 at The Dalles. The couple remained married until she died in September 2007.

Richard enjoyed traveling, sightseeing and meeting new people. He was a member of the Agape Christian Center in Baker City and a volunteer at the Powder River Correctional Facility.

He is survived by his children, Jeffery Schricker of McCall, Idaho, and Jayme Schricker of John Day; mother, Patricia L. Perry of Grants Pass; and sister, Deborah Davis of Myrtle Creek. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leslie; and father, Richard C. Schricker.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans or the Hospitalized Veterans of America in care of Coles Funeral Home, 1950 Place St., Baker City, 97814.

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