Richard Jaspers

Richard (Dick) A. Jaspers, age 77, a long time resident of East Wenatchee, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017, at his home. He was born on November 28, 1939 in Humphrey, Nebraska, to Leo and Madeline Jaspers. He was raised and attended school in both East Wenatchee and Wenatchee, graduating from Wenatchee High School in 1957. Shortly after high school, he married his first wife, Katie (Volkmann) Jaspers. Together, they had three children. Dick was employed at Alcoa as a millwright, retiring after 36 years. In 1983, he married Karen (Johnson) Jaspers. He loved fishing, boating, camping, playing cribbage, having coffee with the guys at the fire house each morning and spending time with his grandkids. He was a huge Seattle Mariners fan, never missing a game. Survivors include his two sons, John (Pam) of East Wenatchee and Joe (Jade) of Wenatchee; daughter, Julie Jaspers of Rock Island; sister Rose Mary Barnaby of East Wenatchee; grandsons, Brett, Reed, and Jordan Jaspers; granddaughter, Katie Jaspers. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen; sister, Stella Weaver; and brother Don Jaspers. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday July 12, 2017, at Evergreen Memorial Park. Arrangements are made by Telford’s Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.