Richard D. DeLancey

Richard D. DeLancey, 94, of Ashland, entered into rest on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at Oxbow Living Center in Ashland.

A funeral service was held Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at the First Christian Church in Ashland with Pastor Bob Schofield officiating. Interment was at the Ashland Cemetery with military honors by the U.S. National Guard and American Legion Post #129. Marcy Mortuary ofAshland served the family.

Richard was born March 17, 1932, in Fullerton to Myrle and Edna (Wilber) DeLancey. He graduated from Fullerton High School in 1951. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War until he was honorably discharged in 1954. He moved to Ashland in 1956. On Sept. 22, 1956, Richard was united in marriage to Janice Root in Ashland. Richard had a 31-year career with Burlington Northern, retiring in 1988 as a supervisor.

Richard was a member of the First Christian Church in Ashland, American Legion Post #129, and a 59-year member of the Ashland Fire Department. He served as Mayor of Ashland from 1990-1994, where he was instrumental in starting the downtown improvement project.

Richard enjoyed woodworking, fishing, working in his garage and lending a hand to anyone in need.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Janice DeLancey; daughters, Sheri (Mitch) Miller and Suzanne (Dan) Buss; daughter-in-law, Lisa DeLancey; grandchildren, Justin (Sally) Miller, Kurt (Carrie) Miller, Bradley (Nicole) DeLancey, Karmen DeLancey, Taylor (Rachel) Buss, Kelsey (Cody) Ratkovec, Kristine Moore, Robin (Emily) Kush, Robby Buss and Jill (Marty) Young; 22 great-grandchildren and 7 great-greatgrandchildren; many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel DeLancey; father, Myrle DeLancey; mother, Edna Garrison; brothers, Myrle, Jim and Gene; and sisters, Evelyn Whitlake, Dorothy Watson, and Betty DeLancey.