Richard S. Thatcher, 83, of Willow Valley, passed away March 8, 2023. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Richard and Margaret Thatcher. He was the beloved husband of the late Mirth Ann (Mumma) Thatcher.

Richard was a graduate of William Penn Charter, Class of 1958 and Dickinson College, Class of 1962.

He was a VP of a Trust Dept. in the banking industry. He was a Past Master and Past Trustee of the Permanent Fund of the Masonic Concordia Lodge No. 67 in Jenkintown, PA. He was also a member and Past President of the Springfield Masonic Square Club. As a member and President of the Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park (FOCHSP), he volunteered countless hours of service and helped raise substantial educational funds for the park. He loved the opera, bird watching, traveling, and spending time with friends and family. He enjoyed singing in the Willow Valley Chorale, Abington Oratorio Choir, and University Glee Club, as well as spending time with the Fireside group at Willow Valley North. He attended Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster.

Richard was a loving father to Paige L. Prazma, wife of Gerald L.; grandfather to Brandon J. and Jared D. Prazma; great-grandfather to Eleina J. and Colton L., and brother to Margaret "Peg" Thatcher.

The Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Willow Valley Manor North Auditorium, 600 Willow Valley Square, Lancaster, PA 17602. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to either Richard and Mirth Thatcher Educational Fund, c/o FOCHSP, P.O. Box 132, Nassau, DE 19969 or Dickinson Theatre Organ Society, P.O. Box 5094, Wilmington, DE 19808.