Richard (Dick) Eugene Bird

March 28, 1949 - April 21, 2020

Richard Eugene (Dick) Bird went home to be with his Heavenly Father Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Heartland of Marion at the age of 71. Richard was born to Martha (Barton) and Clarence Bird on March 28, 1949 in Mansfield Ohio. Richard obtained his GED later in life. He was an avid drummer and loved to attend First Lutheran in Shelby. Dick was blessed with a loving family. He married his best friend Kathy (Stiving) Bird March 28, 1995 (on his birthday). He helped raise his stepdaughter Rebekah with patience, discipline, and humility. He loved to sit with her and his wife on the front porch reminiscing about life and the good ol’ days. He also loved to listen to music with his family. He is survived by his brother Donald (Sira) Bird of Coral Springs, Florida; sister, Karen (Richard) Watts of Lago Vista, Texas; step daughter, Rebekah Belcher of Marion, Ohio; niece, Michelle Rabold of Lago Vista, Texas; nephew, Jarrod (Rochelle) Rabold of Jarrell, Texas; niece, Alicia (James)Pine of Republic, Ohio; nephew, Jeremy Bird of Attica, Ohio; niece, Lindsey Bird of Bellevue, Ohio; He is also survived by several great nieces and great nephews. Dick is preceded in death by his mother Martha, father Clarence, and wife Kathy. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, there will be no memorial service at this time. Family and friends will gather at a later date to celebrate a Remembrance of Life. Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services of Ohio is honored to serve the family of Richard Eugene Bird.