Richard Higham

Richard D. Higham died December 6, 2009, after a seven-month courageous battle with lung cancer.

He was the son of Harry and Edna Higham of Meadville, Penn., born October 7, 1935. Mr. Higham received his Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering in 1962 from Gannon University located in Erie, Penn., and graduated in 1953 from St. Agatha Catholic High School located in Meadville, Penn. He retired from GE after a 35-year career of service with the company. Mr. Higham was an active member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Harry and Edna Higham; and by his son Douglas Higham.

Mr. Higham is survived by his wife Patricia of Springfield; four daughters, Colleen and John Huycke, Denver; Lisa and Charlie Ferbet, Danville, Calif.; Ann Marie and Ed Mayuga, St. Louis; Joanie and Ian Straub, Denver. Survivors also include grandchildren, Patrick, James and Andrew Huycke; Emily, Katie and Charlie Ferbet; Tivon and Koen Straub. Other surviving family members include his three sisters, Donna and Bill McCaffery; Christine and Al Cronin; Anita and George Carr; and his four brothers, Dan and Delores Higham; Bob and Karen Higham; Mike and Katie Higham; Jerry and Pam Higham.

Visitation will be held Thursday, December 10 from 5:30 � 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 11, at Holy Trinity with the burial immediately following at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church or Springfield Catholic Schools. Online condolences can be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

Some Call Him Rick

He's tough. He knows his stuff.

And he is nobody's fool.

He is fair. But now and then,

he has had to explain the rules

in such a way

that they cannot possibly be misunderstood.

Putting in their place, those

who might not have found it, any other way.

Some, call him "Mr. Higham."

Some, just call him "Rick."

The one's who have something to hide

respect him out of fear.

The majority, respect him

because they just plain like him.

No games.

No verbal or mental jousting.

No laying blame on passing footsteps.

Merely a simple logic, running in tandem

with a more than ample comprehension

that has made him the best at whatever he does.

So hard to find...

That's why some call him...Rick.

And some call him...Mr. Higham.

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