Richard Marlin "Dick" Colley age 85 passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at home under the loving care of his family.  He was born November 13, 1930 in Troy, Ohio to the late Harry M and Helen (Rasp) Colley.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years Charlotte Ann (Berryhill) Colley and son and daughter-in-law Seth Colley & Dung Pham-Colley of Bartlett, IL.  His parents and brother Jack preceded him in death.

Dick was a 1948 graduate of Troy High School where he was an active athlete and basketball star.  On December 2, 1950, he married the love of his life, Charlotte Ann Berryhill from Piqua.  In 1968 they were blessed with the birth of their son Seth Richard.

Upon graduation he was employed at Aero Product Div GMC at Vandalia.  In January 1952 during the Korean War, he took a military leave of absence and enlisted in the air force.  While in the Air Force, he was stationed in Texas, Colorado, Washington State, England, and Ohio.  He was discharged in 1956 with the rank of Airman First Class (Sargent).  Upon discharge he went to work for Price Brothers Concrete Co where he worked for 12 years as plant superintendent.  He left Price Brothers and went to work for American Aggregates and retired after 20 years as Development Manager for Ohio.

Richard, Charlotte, and Seth did extensive traveling in the UK, Germany, France and Belgium with the UK being their favorite country.  Upon retirement Dick carved duck decoys until he discovered clock repair.  Dick did the movements and Charlotte restored the cases.  They joined the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors Buckeye Chapter #23 and are active members of the Sherlock Holmes Agra Treasures for many years.  They have a large collection of Holmes memorabilia.

Dick was a 59 year member of the Franklin Lodge #14 F&AM (Past Master), Franklin Chapter #24 Royal Arch Masons of Ohio, Franklin Council #14 Royal and Select Masons of Ohio, Coleman Commandery #17, Alpha Council #97 Allied Masonic Degrees (Past Sovereign Master), Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #256, Antioch Shrine Dayton, Ohio, and Miami County Shrine Club.  He was also a 56 year member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite and was a Past Commander in Chief of the Dayton Consistory, (1990-1992).  He received the Illustrious 33rd degree in Chicago on September 29, 1992.

Viewing will be Friday, September 30 from 4PM to 730PM at Baird Funeral Home 555 N Market St. Troy, OH with Masonic and Scottish Rite Services immediately following.  Memorial Service will be Saturday, October 1 at 1PM with lunch to follow at First Presbyterian Church 20 S Walnut St. Troy, OH, Reverend Ed Sensennbrenner presiding.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Miami County PO Box 502 Troy, OH 45373 or Franklin Lodge #14 "Building Fund" Po Box 501 Troy, OH  45373.