Richard E. “Dick” Lefever, Jr. 75, of Pequea, entered into rest on Sunday, February 19, 2017. Born in Quarryville, he was a son of the late Richard E., and Kathryn (Hess) Lefever. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet L. (Miller) Lefever and his second wife, Virginia A. Smith. Dick grew up on farms in Lancaster County and was a 1959 graduate of Solanco High School. He was employed by Burkholder Quality Cars for 23 years. He went on to work for Moats Service Center until his retirement in 2007. Dick was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam with the 21st Field Artillery and the 1st Calvary Division. Dick enjoyed hunting, race cars, and old Massey Harris tractors. He was a charter member of Friends of Massey Harris, Inc. and served on the board of directors for over 10 years. He also belonged to the Massey Collectors Assn. Dick restored tractors and won many awards for his work. He also wrote articles that were published in the Massey Harris Ferguson Legacy Magazine. He is survived by 2 sons: Duane R., husband of Irene of Pequea; and Daniel E., husband of Lisa of Conestoga. Also surviving are 2 grandsons and a sister, Lenore Seivert. He was preceded in death by a brother, Michael J. Lefever.
Dick’s funeral service will take place at Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. 227 W. 4th St., Quarryville on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment with military honors will follow in the Quarryville Cemetery. Viewings will take place at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. and also on Friday from 10-11 a.m. Kindly omit flowers. Contributions may be made to Caring Hospice, 101 Good Dr., Lancaster, PA 17603. Online guestbook at www.dewalds.com Comments are closed.
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