Richard P. Wilkinson Jr.

WILKINSON – Richard P. Jr., 95, Mineral Point, died September 17, 2025. Born July 20, 1930, in Spangler, son of Richard P. and Catherine (Costlow) Wilkinson. Preceded in death by parents; and sisters, Nancy Troxel and Margaret Zubeck.

Survived by loving wife of 64 years, Joanne M. (Gabany) Wilkinson, whom he married May 20, 1961; sons, William R.; and Richard P. III, married to Tak Ling Joanna (Chan) Wilkinson; granddaughters, Kira and Sofia; brother, Oswald, married to Virginia (Caldwell); and sister, Gretchen Baudoux.

Member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Summerhill. Dick was a graduate of Adams Township High School, class of 1948. He was a US Army combat veteran of the Korean War and member of the St. Michael American Legion Post 551. Following his service, he went on to work for Bethlehem Steel, working as a millwright at the Franklin Mills and later worked for the Croyle Township Water Authority. He was a founding member of the Seven Wonders Hunting Camp in Snow Shoe, Centre County. Richard led a life grounded in faith, devoted to his country, defined by hard work, and filled with love for his family.

Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork. 

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s, Father Joseph C. Nale, celebrant. 

Private Committal, St. Mary's Cemetery, New Germany. 

Military rites by St. Michael American Legion Post 551.