Richard Merle Shedden,

(Name line)Shedden, Richard M. Sr. SQUARE DEAL Dick(Byline)Age 70 of Fassett, PA. Passed away December 11th, 2007 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dick was the son of the late Pete and Merle Jenkins Shedden. He was survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Joan Miller Shedden; son and daughter in law Richard M. (Lori) Shedden Jr. of Fassett, PA; Daughter and son in law: Christine R.M. (Darryl) Maynard of Fassett, PA; Son and daughter in law: Jeffrey D. (Lisa) Shedden of Fassett, PA; 7 grandchildren: Casey, Katie, Kia, Jenny, Ashley, Cassie, and Blake; Nephews Duane (Helen K.) Shedden of Fassett, PA, Ronald (Barbara) Shedden of Elmira, Niece Sandy (Glenn) Smith of CT. beloved friends Carolyn Mickley and family, Clair and Helen, Celeste and Cary Carson, and Darryl Mickley and numerous other loving and caring friends that he cherished.Dick is predeceased by his brother Dwayne Shedden, and sister Agnes Makovitch. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY, Friday, December 14th, 2007 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM and 7:00PM to 9:00PM with funeral and committal services will be held there at 9:00PM. The Reverend Donald Rockwell and Reverend Charles Root will officiate. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in the Gillett Cemetery, Gillett PA. He was a devoted member of the Fassett, and Gillett communtiee for many years. He was proud to be a member of the South Creek Volunteer Fire Department, South Creek Volunteer Ambulance, Lyons Club, South Creek Rod and Gun Club, Ridgebury Sportsman Club, and Fassett Grange. Member of the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Assoc. , and the National Auctioneers Assoc.Dick has been an auctioneer since 1960. Operating Sheddens Auctioneer Service from the Shedden family farm. In 1968 together with his family they opened Sheddens Wholesale Store. From the beginning Dick served his friends and neighbors as best he could. He always had time to sit, drink a cold beverage and catch up with an ole friend.He loved to travel, and was an avid hunter and fisherman. His favorite time of the year was Christmas. When he was able to see so many of his good friends, visit him at the store. His dedication to the residences of the area will be missed, however his family will continue to serve his legacy of caring. Those wishing, please make memorials in Richard M. Sheddens name to the South Creek Volunteer Fire Department, 6428 Roaring Run Rd., Gillett, PA 16925 or to the South Creek Volunteer Ambulance, P.O.Box 63 Gillett, PA. South Creek Firemans Notice:Members of the South Creek Volunteer Fire Department will assemble at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Friday evening at 6:45PM, to conduct a Fallen Firefighters service for Our firefighter Richard M. Shedden at 7:00PM. Please complete the notice and fax back to 607-733-4544 for proof.Please show cost of each notice on original and each revision.Thank you.