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Richard C. "Dick" Bower

August 14, 1928 - September 07, 2014

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Obituary For Richard C. "Dick" Bower

August 14, 1928 - September 7, 2014

Bower, Richard C. "Dick", age 86, on September 7, 2014 of Baldwin. Beloved son of the late Paul R. and Enid D. Bower; loving husband of 63 years to Rosetta B. (Baker); loving father of James R. (Amy), John C. (Sue), Daniel E. (Kathy); proud grandfather of Chelsey, Amanda, Caitlin and Michael, and his 3 grand-dogs; brother of the late Enid B. Sanders and Paul R. Bower, Jr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Dick was a graduate of Baldwin High School, Slippery Rock University and the University of Pittsburgh, and served in the US Army during the Korean War. He taught Physical Education at Whitehall Jr. High for 32 years and was known for his "fun day" obstacle courses, coached track and football and started the Whitehall Jr. Invitational Track meet, which inspired the Baldwin Invitational. Dick enjoyed his long retirement, traveled, spent time with his grandkids, and served as an airport Ambassador. He also volunteered at Jefferson Hospital and received the President's Volunteer Service Award in 2014, having given 4,000 hours. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Wednesday from 6-8 and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. where funeral services will be held on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. If desired, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in Dick's name.

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  • December 11, 2019

    We wish to express our sincere sympathy to Daniel and Kathy Bower on the passing of Daniel's Father, Richard C. Bower. We did no him personally but knew of him through Kathy's parents, Joanne and Howard Fosbrink. who distant cousins and friends. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Evelyne and George Potts

  • December 11, 2019

    Sue/John, Amy/Jim and the Bower Family -- So deeply sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and may your treasured memories sustain you through the days ahead. Love -- Kathy, Tom and Sara Rizzuti

  • December 11, 2019

    Danny and Family, our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, Walt and Paula

  • December 11, 2019

    Our condolences to the Bower family. So sorry for your loss. Dan, Cathy & Annie Donovan

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