Obituary for Richard “Dick” D. Cregar

RICHARD “DICK” D. CREGAR

Richard “Dick” D. Cregar, age 84, passed away on Sunday January 9, 2022, at Caroleton Health Care Center in Connersville. Dick was born on June 18, 1937, in Connersville, the only son of the late Carrol W. and Mary L. Scripture Cregar. 

In April 1959, he joined the US Navy, serving on the USS Haynsworth.  He was honorably discharged in April 1962.

He attended Full Gospel Revelation Church and was a member of the American Legion and Warren Masonic Lodge #15 F.&AM.

He retired as a tool and die maker from Ford in 1995 after 23.5 years of service. Prior to Ford he had work at Avco for 5.5 years in Richmond and at Natco. He was an avid swimmer and loved old cars. 

Family and friends may gather on Wednesday January 12, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, 513 W 8th Street, Connersville. Services will follow at 12 noon with Pastor Kay Isaacs officiating. Burial will be at Dale Cemetery with Military services provided by the Fayette County Veterans Council.