Richard James Cressman

1953 - 2020  (67 years)

• Name	Richard James Cressman
  Born	8 Jan 1953	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Male
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-179765
  Died	23 Nov 2020	New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I179765	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Clayton S. Cressman,   b. 2 Nov 1925,   d. 21 Aug 1996, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Gladys B. Bauman,   b. 15 Nov 1930,   d. 2 Feb 2018, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 87 years)
  Family ID	F51952	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Susan Bearinger
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F51951	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Richard James Cressman Richard Cressman died on Monday November 23rd in New Hamburg, Ontario at the age of 67. He struggled with mental health for half his life and that struggle became too great. He died by suicide. Loving husband of Susan (Bearinger). Father of Sara Cressman (David Martin), Amanda Cressman (Bryan Peters), and Karrie Cornies (Dan). Adored Papa to Addison, Maisie, Elaina and Caleb. He was predeceased by his parents Gladys and Clayton Cressman and parents-in-law Jessie and Howard Bearinger. He is mourned by his siblings and siblings-in-law Ralph Cressman (Lois), Kevin Cressman (Janet), Chris Cressman (Dale Scott), Karen Martin (Willard), Dave Bearinger (Debbi), Jim Bearinger (Barb), Judy Osborne (Pete), Larry Bearinger (Karen), and Kevin Bearinger (Dory) and many nieces and a few nephews. Richard wore many hats during his life - farmer, public speaker, counsellor, advice giver, thinker, designer/builder/tinkerer of many interesting machines and contraptions, shoe modifier, boat navigator, and collector of wooden roosters. He loved selling Pioneer Seeds and the opportunity it provided for him to connect with farmers. He was involved in the New Hamburg Lions Club, Waterloo Federation of Agriculture and Nith Valley Mennonite Church. He was a good listener and really enjoyed getting to know people. He valued every friend, neighbour, and farmer in his life. He cared for all of you. Richard was a son, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, neighbour and friend. He will be missed by so many. To those of you who knew and loved Richard, take your time to mourn and grieve your loss knowing that he is at peace. There are two ways to mourn with the family. Video visitation messages can be made to the family and a drive-by visitation will take place on Sunday November 29th from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm at Nith Valley Mennonite Church at 1355 Bean Rd, New Hamburg. "Richard CRESSMAN Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". 2021. Markjutzifuneralhomes.Ca. https://www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca/memorials/richard-cressman/4436658/.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 8 Jan 1953 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 23 Nov 2020 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth