Richard A. Olley
LOWVILLE — Richard A. "Dick" Olley, 73, of Route 812, Lowville, died Saturday morning, October 24, 2009, at his home, under the care of his loving family and Lewis County Hospice.
The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., 5702 Waters Road, Lowville, with Deacon Ron Pominville, officiating. Burial will follow in Lowville Rural Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday October 26, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Friends of Lewis County Hospice, P.O. Box 266, Lowville, NY 13367; or American Cancer Society, Central NY Region, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marge; a daughter, Cynthia "Cindi" Wilder of Lowville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bruce W. Olley of Lowville; Robert J. and Tina Olley of Champion; a brother and sister-in-law, James G. and Patricia Olley of Homer; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and Bob Kiemle of Endicott, NY; Peggy and John Suiter of Glenfield; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two aunts; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Olley is predeceased by a daughter, Tammy Hanno, who died December 12, 1995.
Mr. Olley was born on July 29, 1936 at home in the Town of New Bremen, a son of the late George H. and Ruth E. Tabolt Olley. He graduated from Lowville Academy in 1954. He repaired electronics and televisions for several years. Mr. Olley worked for Cataldo Electric, and for the Lewis County Highway Department as a summer employee before being drafted into the service, serving in the U.S. Army until the spring of 1961. On July 18, 1959 he married Marjorie Hutt at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Port Leyden. Following his service, Mr. Olley worked for Lowville Farmer's Co-Op in the small engine department for five years. He worked for the Lewis County Highway Department as a mechanic, later becoming shop foreman, retiring in 1995 after 25 years of service. Mr. Olley owned and operated Dick's Engine and Machine Shop in his home where he did welding, machine work, and repaired alternators and starters for many years, until becoming ill.
He enjoyed working with his lathe and other machines, watching NASCAR races, playing cards and model airplanes. Mr. Olley especially enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family.
Condolences may be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
