Richard L. Wickersham

Age 87, of Minerva passed away Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 in the Louisville Gardens.  He was born Feb. 17, 1937 in East Rochester to Robert and Kathryn (Slates) Wickersham.  He was a draftsman for Morgan Engineering in Alliance for 22 years and had worked for Union Metal.  He also worked for Promway Kennels in Canton for 25 years.  He is member of the Minerva First Christian Church and the 4-Square Sunday School Class.  He is a 50 year member of Augusta Lodge #504 F&AM, member of the 32 Degree Scottish Rite, Valley of Canton and the Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Stowe.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda (Stewart) Wickersham, a daughter, Lee Ann Ball, sister, Betty Emerson and a brother, James Wickersham.  He is survived by a son, Daryl Wickersham of Minerva and a brother, Wayne Wickersham of St. David, AZ.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 11:00 am in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Pastor Chris Sanford officiating.  Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery.  Calling hours will be Wednesday 6-8 pm at the funeral home where Masonic Services will be held at 7:45pm.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.