Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving for 14 years, including tours in Germany, Korea and Vietnam. He was a life member of the Frank B. Church Post 2530 VFW, Morrison Hayes Post 702 American Legion and the Wellsville Moose Lodge # 601.
He is survived by two daughters, Sylvia Troidl of Rochester and Bonnie Carpenter of Cheektowaga, one son, Paul (Anna) Troidl of San Diego, CA, four grandchildren, Jason, Aaron, Chris and Marsháll, two great grandchildren, Alyssa and Aiden, two brothers, Robert (Beverly) Troidl of Tonawanda and Jerry Troidl of Elizabethtown, KY as well as several nieces, nephews and a special friend, Margaret Troidl of Belmont. He was predeceased by a daughter, Janny Troidl and a brother, George Troidl.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The funeral will follow at 4:00 pm in the funeral home with Father Sean DiMaria presiding. Military honors will follow the funeral and burial will be in Bath National Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to the Frank B. Church Post 2530 VFW. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.