Richard Murray Den Bleyker of Phoenix, NY died April 26, 2019 at St Joseph’s Hospital Syracuse, NY. Born August 30, 1951 Syracuse, NY. Predeceased by parents Richard & Skeets (Murray) Den Bleyker. Dick devoted his life to family and friends and was greatly respected by all who knew him.
He was a retired Oswego County Sheriff Sgt serving for 10 years, also retired from Entergy. He was a Master Mason of Callimachus Masonic Lodge 369 and Shriner member of Media Lodge.
Dick is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sally (Haney) Den Bleyker and daughter Amy (Jason) Godkin, grandchildren Alivia Lamphere, Kaylen Lamphere and Owen Godkin of Phoenix, NY. Sisters Patricia Henjes, Cynthia (Richard) Burton of Phoenix, and Susan Caltabiano of Chicago IL, a brother Daniel (Catherine) of Thornton, CO and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be Monday April 29th from 3 to 7 pm at the Pennellville Methodist Church 389 County Route 54, Pennellville, NY. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday 1 pm at the same church. Burial at Phoenix Rural Cemetery will follow the service.
Contributions in Dick’s memory may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 731 James Street #200, Syracuse, NY 13203.
Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at St Joseph’s Hospital 3-4 PCU Unit, the Seneca Dialysis Center, and his many devoted friends and colleagues who have loved and supported him for many years.
Arrangements are being made by Allanson- Glanville-Tappan Funeral Homes, Inc.