Richard "Dick" German Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard "Dick" German, 91, of Guntersville, AL passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at the Floyd "Tut" Fann State Veteran Home in Huntsville, AL. A memorial service/celebration of life took place on Sunday, July 11 at Victory Baptist Church, Guntersville with Rev. Steven Swords and Rev. Andrew Brock officiating. On Sunday, July 21, 2019, there will be another memorial service at Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma, TN. Rev. Don Dixon will be officiating. Dick grew up in Fowler, Indiana. After high school, he joined the US Navy during World War II. While in the Navy, he served on the USS Midway, USS Ampheon, USS Pancatuck and with the USNTC Great Lake, Ill. Later on, he joined the US Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated from Parks College of Aeronautical Technology of Saint Louis University. Pursuing further education and his heart's desire, he attended the University of Tennessee where he completed his Master of Science degree. He worked as an aerospace engineer at Arvin/Calspan Field Service Inc/Arnold Engineering Development Center in Tullahoma, TN. Dick enjoyed traveling, camping, attending rodeos and collecting Zane Grey western books. He was involved in many TN and AL volunteer mission ventures. He served as deacon, teacher and held many different volunteer missions positions as a member of Highland Baptist Church in addition to serving through the associational and state levels. He was involved with the Billy Graham Rapid Response Chaplaincy Team, Disaster Relief Chaplaincy in AL and TN, and Gideon ministry. He served in Jerusalem, in Judea, in Samaritan and in overseas missions. Being involved in Southern Baptist Disaster Relief efforts took him to several locations such as Kosovo for humanitarian ministries. Prior to that, he served in Poland and Venezuela each several times. After "9-11" Twin Towers attacks, he served five weeks in New York City. He is survived by his wife, Ann German; daughter, Donna Hiett (Larry); son, Rick German; step-granddaughter, Karma King. In addition, he had six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. His preceded in death by parents, Clearance A. and Pearl German; brother, Jon German; sister, Ruth Musser, a son, Jim German and former wife Stella M German. It is of great comfort to his family that he is in the presence of the GREAT I AM. He is truly missed. The family suggest memorial donations to World Changers Missions, Victory Baptist Church, 1644 Obrig Ave., Guntersville, AL 35976.

Richard "Dick" German

November 9, 1927 - July 11, 2019