Richard F. Yarick, 81, died March 27, 2013, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach.
He was born in Tampa and lived in Vero Beach for 46 years, coming from Clewiston.
He attended the University of Tampa.
He was a veteran of the Navy during the Korean War.
He served in the Army Corps of Engineers for more than 30 years before his retirement.
Following retirement, he worked for the Indian River County Road and Bridge Department.
He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Alice Yarick, of Vero Beach; daughter, Katrina Stawara, of Orlando; stepdaughter, Ann Sergent, of Jupiter; brothers, Philip Yarick and William Yarick, both, of Live Oak; and four grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund, 1850 Sixth Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. April 1 at Strunk Funeral Home, Vero Beach.
A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m.
Military honors will be by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3918, Vero Beach.
Interment will be in Crestlawn Cemetery, Vero Beach.
A guest book is available at www.strunkfuneralhome.com.