Published June 14. 2022 11:35AM
Richard “Dick” Charles Campbell, 80, died at Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Jan. 29, 2022.
Born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., he was a son of Emma Dorwart Campbell and William Campbell.
He graduated from LaSalle High School, Niagara Falls. He attended Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, W.V.
He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He had temporary duty assignments at Thule Air Force Base, Greenland, and Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colo. He was in the Air Force Reserve and continued active duty with the New York State Air National Guard. He retired as a master sergeant after 23 years of service in Niagara Falls.
He was steward of the LaSalle Sportsman’s Club for many years. He was more recently a commander of LaSalle American Legion Post 1142, Niagara Falls.
He is survived by a brother, William Campbell Jr. with Jane; a sister, Janet Campbell Stults with Taylor; four nephews, David Taylor Stults with Kathy, Eric William Stults, Evan Campbell Stults with Joe and William Richard Campbell with Rick and his wife Ann; two nieces, Kathy with Mike Renner and Karen with Victor Argo; cousins; and friends.
Contributions may be sent to the LaSalle American Legion 1142, 8643 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, NY 14304.
Arrangements were made by Gilbert Funeral Home Inc., Whitehall.