Richard E. Wilcox
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Richard E. Wilcox passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at age 96 in Rochester NY.
He was born in Springfield Ohio on 7/26/1928 to parents Dwight and Gertrude (Mautz). He was married for 56 years to Emily Mary Perez who proceeded him in death in 2014. He was also proceeded by brother, Dwight Jr and Betty Lou Beatty. He is survived by daughters, Betty Ann Wasik and Mary Lou McCarthy; 2 grandchildren, Nathan Stein and Alanna Brahm and 4 great grandchildren.
“Dick” grew up in Hamilton Ohio. He started training and driving trotters and pacers at age 20. He served in the army for 2 years from 1950 To 1952 in Germany. He went on to train and drive Standardbreds through 6 decades.
His favorite horse was the double gaited “Dandy Dick” who raced in the 1950’s. His favorite place to winter train was Pinehurst NC. He served as Pinehurst Harness Horsemen’s Club President for many years. In retirement he enjoyed watching his nephew “Sandy” Beatty race in Ohio online. He loved playing the card game Euchre and earned the nickname “Tricky Dick” when playing. Most of all he was well respected and known for his honesty and strong work ethic.
Friends may call Monday (Dec 16th) 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Vay-Schleich and Meeson, 1075 Long Pond Road. Private Interment, Riverside Cemetery.
Dick raced horse(s) for me in the early 70’s for which I have many memories. Both he and Emily were fixtures at the “Jug”. Just very nice people. Sorry to hear of his passing!