Richard Wilfred Tallman

Richard Wilfred Tallman, 86, went home to be with Jesus on the evening of Tuesday, June 1, 2021 after a long battle with heart disease. He was born on June 4, 1934, in Cheboygan County, MI, a son of the late Wilfred and Agnus Bernadette Tallman. Richard attended McKenzie High School and in 1951, joined the United States Navy to begin his service for his country. Richard served honorably until 1955. While serving, Richard was stationed at Norfolk, VA naval base and was also deployed to the Korean peninsula aboard the USS Des Moines, during the Korean conflict. In 1956, after being honorably discharged, he met Joyce Ann Chambers and they were married later that year. Richard worked as a credit manager for Lerner’s Clothing in Detroit, MI. Richard and Joyce had their first child, Richard Omar “Rick”, on August 29, 1957 and their second child, Tammy Lynn on October 18, 1962. In 1965, Richard and Joyce moved to Coldwater, MI and it was there where Richard received his unique call to the ministry. In 1969, Richard and Joyce moved to Northwest Ohio to live and serve as caretakers of the Risingsun Holiness Camp. He briefly pastored Six Points Mission and served as camp President for several decades, while holding a full-time job. Richard and Joyce had their third child, Matthew Wayne on November 24, 1976. Richard retired at the age of 67 as a truck driver for Seneca Medical in Tiffin, Ohio. Those left to cherish his memory include is loving wife, Joyce Tallman; three children, Richard “Rick” (wife: Mary) Tallman, Tammy (husband: Charlie) Rowe and Matthew (wife: Leanna) Tallman; seven grandchildren, Angela Edwards, Joanna Newton, Jonathan Rowe, Julia Jones, Nathaniel Rowe, Katrina Oursler, Kaylee Spillman and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bob and Don and a sister, Lola. Memorial contributions may be offered to The Gideons International for Bibles. www.gideons.org/donate Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Burlington Bible Church 6529 Rogers Ln, Burlington, KY 41005. Burial will follow at 1:30 pm at Camp Nelson National Cemetery 6980 Danville Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356 (south of Lexington) with military honors provided by contingents from the U.S. Navy and American Legion. Friends may call from 6 – 8 pm on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the church. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Richard Tallman.

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Richard Wilfred Tallman

June 4, 1934 - June 1, 2021