Cmdr. Donald Wayne Richmond, USNR Ret., 89, Mason Dixon Road, Gettysburg, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.
He was born July 15, 1931, in Armstrong, Iowa, the son of the late Wayne and Bernice Pruell Richmond. Donald is survived by his wife Marilyn Thompson-Richmond; a son, Timothy W. Richmond of Gettysburg; a daughter-in-law, Jodi Richmond of Littlestown; two grandchildren, Heather Hamilton and Scott Richmond; two sisters, Barbara Tolsdorf of Lebanon, Missouri, and Dolores Schnittjer of Nashville, Tenn.; and several nieces and a nephew. He was predeceased by his first wife, Joyce Rossiter Richmond; and a son, Terry S. Richmond.
As an Iowa farm boy, working in the fields, he would look up at the airplanes flying overhead, often wondering where they were going and how wonderful it must be. At the same time in World War II, his uncle was flying in B-17s in the Pacific, which increased his motivation to be one of them. His 15th birthday gift from his parents was a ride
Salem Guldens UMC, 224 Low Dutch Road, Gettysburg, is hosting a vendor, yard, soup, bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 21 and May 22. There will be a break during the summer.
Lower Marsh Creek Presbyterian Church will host a tour to Scotland, home to a rich spiritual heritage, Oct. 8-17. For information and a registration packet, contact Pastor Mark Englund-Krieger (pastormark@lmcpc.org; or Dale Williams, pastor.dale.williams@gmail.com. There is a drive-thru food pantry from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month at
GBC Church, 95 Fairview Road, Gettysburg, while supplies last. Visitors are asked to stay in their vehicles while they wait. Visit www.gbcchurch.com for more information.
Salem Guldens UMC is hosting a soup and bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 17, at 224 Low Dutch Road, Gettysburg. The first section of stain glass restoration has begun. The next sale will be of the vendor/yard/soup/bake variety, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 21 and May 22. There will be a break during the summer.
Bethel Mennonite Church is hosting a Community Yard Sale on the parking lot and lawn on Saturday, April 24, at 2335 Biglerville Road, Gettysburg. Anyone is welcome to reserve a spot to sell their own stuff. There will also be a bake sale and food truck on site. For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Kurt at 717-624-8154, or email bethel2335@gmail.com.