Richard H. Monroe
1928-2020
Bolivar
Richard H. Monroe, 91, of 7188 Kossuth Rd. passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the Wellsville
Manor Care Center following a lengthy illness. Born on August 21, 1928 in Wellsville he was the son of
William and Marie Segnor Monroe. Dick married Dixie Barnes on July 18, 1992 in Wellsville; Mrs. Monroe
survives. He was a graduate of Bolivar Central School, Class of 1946. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army
serving in Japan from 1946-1948. Following his service in the Army, Dick received a Bachelor’s Degree in
Industrial Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology. He was employed for many years at the former
American Olean Tile Company where he was a well-respected ceramic architectural design engineer.
Among Dick’s most notable projects are a mural in the former Twin Towers building in New York City, he
painted the Mickey Mouse logo on Disney’s first cruise ship and a portrait of Cpl. Jason Dunham for the
USS Jason Dunham which was commissioned by the US Navy. Dick’s talent is also on full display locally at
Kenyon Andrus Post 772 American Legion where he did many portraits of area veterans, along with
several industrial paintings of bridges and towers.
Dick was a member and past commander of Kenyon Andrus Post 772 American Legion Bolivar, member
and past master of Macedonia Lodge 258 F&AM in Bolivar, Bolivar Chapter 280 of the Royal Arch Masons
and former member of the Bolivar Lions Club. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and tending to his garden.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three stepchildren; Linda (Kevin) Matteson, Bolivar; Barton (Ellen)
Barnes, Wellsville; Stacy (Dave Pieczynski) Boyer, Portville. He is also survived by his five grandchildren
Randi, Abby, McKenzie, Logan, and Gabrielle; three great-grandchildren Parker, Londyn, and Beau, and
several nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by his brother, William Monroe, and his sister
Charmain Monroe.
Visitation will be held at the Schaffner Funeral Home Inc. in Bolivar on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 1-3
PM. Memorial Services will immediately follow at 3 PM with Rev. David Herne of the Heritage AFlame
Ministries officiating. Burial will be in Knights Creek Cemetery, Scio.
Memorials may be made to the SPCA Serving Allegany County, Box 381, Wellsville, NY 14895.
Schaffner Funeral Home
