Richard L. Coller
April 21, 1932 — July 1, 2016
GARDNER – Richard L. Coller, 84, of 168 Sunrise Lane, died peacefully Friday evening, July 1, 2016 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
He was born in Fitchburg on April 21, 1932, son of the late Lawrence and Agnes (Oberg) Coller and graduated from Fitchburg High School. He was a resident of Gardner for over 40 years.
Dick proudly served his country during the Korean War as a member of the United States Navy. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and Nay Occupation Service Medal.
Dick worked as a driver for United Parcel Service for many years. He later worked as a furnace technician and doing grounds maintenance for Huhtala Oil Co. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting. Dick was a member of the Gardner Knights of Columbus, Ovila Case Post #905 VFW and Gardner Trout Club.
His first wife, Patricia Coller, predeceased him. He leaves his wife, Tammy M. (LeBlanc) Coller; three children, Joseph Coller of Leominster, Michael Coller of Texas and Kenneth Coller of Gardner; a stepdaughter Amanda Belliveau of Gardner; four grandchildren and one great grandchild, as well a brother, Fred Coller and his wife Joanne of Fitchburg and three sisters, Barbara Coller of Fitchburg, Gloria Bubb of Gardner and Shirley Couillard of Florida and many nieces and nephews.
Military funeral services will be held Friday, July 8, 2016 at 2 PM in the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon. There are no calling hours.
Memorial donations may be made to Salvation Army, 8 Union Square, Gardner, MA 01440.
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.