Richard “Dick” Roesle, 63, died unexpectedly on the morning of Oct. 28, 2013.
He was born March 20, 1950 in St Joseph, Mo. to Louis Richard and Dorothy Powers Roesle.
In 1971, Dick moved to Florida. In 1978, Dick and his friend, Mick Breault, started M&D Foreign Car Parts, a small chain of stores from Mobile to Tallahassee. In 2012, He began his retirement by closing his last store.
At the time of his death he was a resident of Lillian.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, William Thomas Roesle (Betsy).
Dick is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Denise and their six fur babies that brought joy to his life each and every day. He also leaves behind his siblings, John Roesle (Linda) of Kansas City, Kan., Carol Burns (John) of St. Joseph, Mo, Gary Roesle of Pensacola, Dennis Roesle (Julie) of Pensacola, Marty Roesle (Nancy) of Youngstown Fla., Kay Schimdt (Brian) of Olpe, Kan., his special ”little brother,” Joseph “Joe” Kidd; and many other nieces, nephews and special friends.
Dick lived a full life. He reached for the skies as a pilot and explored the beauty of the seas as a scuba diver. He enjoyed restoring old cars and had a special love for VWs.
He loved photography and spending time gardening. He loved to travel, and recently went on a road trip to Canada with his brother, John, and enjoyed a trip to Europe with lifelong friend, Wayne Echterling.
Dick was a volunteer for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northwest Florida.
The family will be establishing a college fund for Dick’s “little brother,” Joe.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to this fund in Dick’s memory. Please contact Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Northwest Florida at 850-433-5437 for information regarding your donation.
The family invites friends to a memorial get-together at the home of Dennis and Julie Roesle on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, from 11 am-2 p.m. Please come and share your happy memories. As we grieve, we look forward to the time we meet again.
Expressions of condolence for the family may be made at hughesfh.com.
Arrangements by Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory, Daphne.
