Richard H. (Dick) Fulmer, Ph.D., 73, of Millersville, PA, passed away on December 19, 2018, with his wife by his side at St. Anne's Retirement Community. Born in Danville, PA, Dick was the son of the late Earl and Mary (Hilner) Fulmer. He was the loving husband of 52 years to Ann (Wyatt) Fulmer.

In addition to his beloved wife, Dick is survived by his daughter, Ellen Fulmer Malenke, his grandson, Jackson; and his two sisters—Catherine Fonda and Janet (Gary) McCaffity.

Dick was professor of social work at Millersville University from 1985 until his retirement in 2010, at which time he was named professor emeritus. Dick began his career as a social worker at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, and played an instrumental role in conducting the research necessary to establish the prison as an historic site.

Dick was involved in the community as a board member at Alternative's Inc., in Pottstown, PA, and the Occupational Development Center (ODC) in Lancaster, PA. After his retirement, the volunteer activity closest to his heart was the Watch D.O.G.S. Program at Springfield Park Elementary School in Henrico, VA, where his treasured grandson attended school. Dick used those trips to Virginia to indulge his passion for college basketball, often planning his trips so he could catch four games in a day.

Dick loved the beach, especially many family trips to the Outer Banks, N.C., where he enjoyed walking the dogs by the ocean, playing family board games on the porch, and honing his skills as a frustrated golfer. He also enjoyed music, and loved performing in many Tuba Christmas concerts throughout the years.

Dick will be greatly missed for his sense of humor, intelligent wit, genuine love of people, and his kind, loving, generous heart. Friends, family, students, colleagues, inmates, clients, and even strangers he encountered were all touched by his unique and upbeat perspective on life.

A Celebration of Dick's Life will at 3 PM on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St, Millersville, PA 17551. Friends will be received from 2-3 PM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Attn: Advancement Office, 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 2595 Interstate Dr, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.