Sept. 15, 1931 – July 30, 2010

Dick was called to his Eternal Home. Born to Alex and Evelyn Fitzner, in Chicago, IL. Brother to Marilyn, Karen, Nancy, Sandy and Linda. Married to Ruth on Oct. 15, 1976. Devoted to his faith since early childhood. He was a member of the church choir and Chicago City Choir. Crafting unique individual creations, including NFL Superbowl rings, he was a respected master goldsmith, in Chicago for 25 years before moving West to continue a career as a machinist for the Naval Ship Yard in Bremerton, WA., making parts for submarines and naval ships, retiring after 20 years.

Proud father to Steve, Eileen, Andy (deceased), Lyz, John, Jerry and Randy. Dick was a loving and devoted grandpa to Andy, Heather, Rainbow, Ben, Randy, and J.J.; and great-grandpa to Eden, Mackenzie, Tyler, Payton, Leona and Charlet.

With a life long devotion to his faith, after retirement and settling in Bend, Dick joined with other friends in a ministry for delivering firewood to the disabled, elderly, and the needy.

Beloved by all, for his fun loving humor, and eagerness to share, friends were called to watch the Gaithers Musical Hour Saturdays.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at 2:00pm, at Bend Nazarene Church.