Richard Eric Nye Sr.

Rick attended school in West Springfield. He proudly served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW. Rick worked for the UPS, Fred Meyer and tried his hand at various other business ventures throughout the years. He was known for his gruff demeanor, but you always knew you could count on him in a pinch.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ida (Coons) Nye and George Nye; brothers Bill and Tom Nye.

Survivors include his three children, Carolyn Wells (George) of Breezy Point MN, Richard Nye (Annalise) of Shoreline WA and Scott Nye (Laura) of Rancho Cucamonga CA; grandchildren, Annika, Taylor, Karsten, Kaare, Matthew and Joshua; siblings, Adeline (David) Lapa of MA, George (Barbara) Nye of TX and Joseph Nye of NY; and special friends, Crystal and Spence.

The family would like to thank the staff at Park Ridge Care Center for the excellent care Rick received in his final days.

A celebration of life will be held at Sticklin Funeral Chapel November 12, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Sticklin Funeral Chapel.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sticklinsfuneralchapel.com for the Nye family.