Richard Eugene Gitt

May 3, 1951 - January 24, 2016

Richard Eugene “Dick” Gittings of Duncan, Oklahoma was born to Clifford and Marjorie Gittings on May 3, 1951 in Burlington, Iowa and passed from this life on January 24, 2016 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at the age of 64 years. Richard grew up and attended school in New London and Yarmouth, Iowa and graduated from Yarmouth High school. On April 14, 2001 he married Marilyn Maxwell in Winnemucca, Nevada. Richard worked for Burlington Northern Railroad as an electrician/lineman. In his spare time he enjoyed roping, raising his dogs, political debates and coffee with his friends. He loved to work with his hands and build things. The highlights of his life were his family and friends. Mr. Gittings is survived by: Wife: Marilyn of the home 3 Sons: Brandon Gittings of Colorado Brent Gittings of Windsor, Colorado Ryan Erickson and wife Kathryn of Stanley, New Mexico 2 Daughters: Amy Erickson of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma Lisa Erickson of Albuquerque, New Mexico Mother: Marge Gittings 2 Sisters: Connie Gittings Heuvelman of Burlington, Iowa Ramona Gittings McCarty and husband John of Marshall, Texas 5 Grandchildren: Cable Gittings, Blayne Gittings, Elizabeth Erickson, Katie Gittings and Brooke Zapata Nephews: Matthew Heuvelman, Ross McCarty, Justin McCarty and Neil McCarty Mr. Gittings was preceded in death by: His Father: Clifford Gittings Memorial services are scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in the Wooster Funeral Home Chapel. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.