Richard "Dick" O'Donnell

Richard E. “Dick” O’Donnell age 79 passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010, at his home in Dripping Springs. He was born October 12, 1930, in the Fairland community of Burnet County to Tom O’Donnell and Lucile (Guthrie) O’Donnell. Born and raised in Burnet County. Dick loved Burnet very much. He was in the navy for four years. He also enjoyed ranching and being with his grandchildren. In 1998 he moved to Dripping Springs to be closer to his grandchildren. He was employed for many years with the Highway Department and later retired from Texas Parks and Wildlife.

Dick is survived by his wife Frances O’Donnell of Dripping Springs, daughters and sons-in-law Cathy and Carl Peck of San Antonio and Leigh and Albert Chiuminetta of Dripping Springs, brother Guthrie O’Donnell of Marble Falls, sisters Doris Ann Fariss of Burnet and Eleanor Leifeste of Robert Lee. He is also survived by his grandchildren Brandon and Blake Chiuminetta and numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Tom Jr., Patrick, and Mike.

A graveside service and interment was held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at the Post Mountain Cemetery in Burnet with Darrell Debo officiating. Funeral arrangements conducted by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home of Burnet.

Condolences to the family may be offered by visiting www.clementswilcoxburnet.com.