Richard Thomas "Dick" Campbell

Richard T. "Dick" Campbell, 98, of Lancaster, and formerly of Altoona, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2026. Born in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late Thomas and Esther (Lukens) Campbell. He was married 74 years to his beloved wife Arlin (Negley) Campbell.

Dick was a graduate of Altoona High School. He took courses at Penn State Altoona, Carnegie Tech, and Elizabethtown College. He worked as the head of the drafting and design department for Hamilton Watch in the military products division, and later at New Holland Machine as a project coordinator. Dick was a proud veteran and a sergeant in the US Marine Corps who served from 1946-1949 as a crew chief on transport planes. He served one year in the United States and two years in China.

Dick was a member of St. Paul's UMC, now New Creation, in Lancaster. He was a past president of The Men's Garden Club and past member of Red Rose Toastmasters Club. He also kept in touch with many of the retirees from New Holland Machine and they would get together for breakfast often.

Dick was an avid music lover. In his younger years he played the tuba and the bass violin. More recently, he enjoyed easy-listening music or anything upbeat. He was proud of his Scottish ancestry and enjoyed visiting the Scottish Highland Games in Fairhill, MD, every year. Most of all, Dick loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

In addition to Arlin, Dick is survived by 2 daughters: Emily S. Dommel (life partner Steve Burrows) and Elaine M. Campbell; and grandson Dr. Matthew Dommel (fiancé Annalee Tweitmann). He was predeceased by 3 sisters: Joan Moore, Barbara McCabe, and Nancy Laich.

Private services will be held at the family's request. Please consider memorial contributions in Dick's name to American Cancer Society, or Wounded Warrior Project.