Richard W. Tompkins's obituary , Passed away on July 26, 2026 in Duke Center, Pennsylvania

Richard W. Tompkins

January 12, 1949 - July 26, 2026 (77 years old)

Duke Center, Pennsylvania

Richard W. Tompkins's obituary , Passed away on July 26, 2026 in Duke Center, Pennsylvania

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Richard W. Tompkins

January 12, 1949 - July 26, 2026 (77 years old)

Duke Center, Pennsylvania

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Richard W. Tompkins of Duke Center, Pennsylvania, born on January 12, 1949, passed away on July 26, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard W. Tompkins to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter W. Tompkins and Bernice M. Vaughn Tompkins; his siblings, Kenneth Tompkins, Sharon Bird and Marge Ruth; and his son-in-law Zackary Hauser.

He is survived by: his wife Dawn M. Nickerson Mesler; his children, Lisa Knapp of Smethport, Amy Fox of Derrick City, Tonya Hauser of Duke Center, Jazmin Sutton (Tim) of Springville, NY, Chantella Reed of Duke Center, Rick Mesler (Dawn) of Shinglehouse, Rod Mesler (Jamie) of Shinglehouse, Todd Mesler of Duke Center and Jason Mesler of Friendship, NY; his brother William Tompkins of Erie; his nephews, Mark Tompkins (Tammy), Brian Ruth (Maggie), Mike Ruth and Jay Bird (Theresa); and his niece Donna Cunningham (Greg).

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Rick's name may be made to the Sons of the American Legion Post 530, 1364 SR 44S, Shinglehouse, PA 16748.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home



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