Richard Martin Brautigan, 82

March 11, 2021

Richard M. Brautigan, 82, of Lancaster was welcomed into the arms of Jesus Thursday, March 11, 2021 at LGH surrounded by his loving family. Born in Baltimore, MD he was the son of the late Martin and Adeline (Collins) Brautigan. He was the loving husband of Nancy (Davis) Brautigan with whom he shared over 33 years of marriage.

He graduated with honors from the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute.

Richard served 2 years in the US Navy on the USS Antietam as a master of arms.

He was a mechanical engineer working on government DOD jobs at RCA in Camden, NJ, for Westinghouse in Baltimore, MD, for ISC – Ferranti Inc in Lancaster, PA.
Richard attended Faith Bible Fellowship Church in Lancaster.

He enjoyed square dancing, camping, his work shop, and reading Archeological and biblical publications.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Toni wife of Mark Koskiniemi of Tucson, AZ, Robin wife of Jeff Dowdy of Ocala, FL, Tamlyn wife of Thomas Ebert of Honesdale, PA and Shelbra wife of Jeff Foster of Millersville, PA. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren: Savannah Koskiniemi, Benjamin Koskiniemi, Adam Brautigan-Espenshade, Walter Dowdy, Jacklyn Kratz, Jefferson Ebert, Jeremy Ebert, Jessica Ellis, Chelsie Ober, Derek Testerman, Keri Perdix, and Jeffrey Foster and 13 great-grandchildren: Brooklynne Smith, Shane Ebert, Lily Kratz, Mia Kratz, Jackson Ebert, Killian Ebert, Isabelle Ebert, Emery Perdix, Rhett Perdix, Sophia Rose Brautigan-Espenshade, Leland Ellis, Liam Foster and Alexis Ober. He was preceded in death by his former wife, Susan Pica.

A Private Interment will be held at 1PM on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery with full military honors. Services will be live-streamed and will appear on the funeral home website 15 minutes before the start of the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Richard’s memory may be made to Faith Bible Fellowship Church, 151 Donerville Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603 or to a charity of one’s choice. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com