Richard Cressman Obituary: Richard Cressman kicked the bucket on Monday November 23rd in New Hamburg, Ontario at 67 years old. He battled with psychological well-being for a large portion of his life and that battle turned out to be excessively extraordinary. He kicked the bucket by self destruction. Cherishing spouse of Susan (Bearinger). Father of Sara Cressman (David Martin), Amanda Cressman (Bryan Peters), and Karrie Cornies (Dan). Worshiped Papa to Addison, Maisie, Elaina and Caleb. He was predeceased by his folks Gladys and Clayton Cressman and guardians in-law Jessie and Howard Bearinger.

He is grieved by his kin and kin in-law Ralph Cressman (Lois), Kevin Cressman (Janet), Chris Cressman (Dale Scott), Karen Martin (Willard), Dave Bearinger (Debbi), Jim Bearinger (Barb), Judy Osborne (Pete), Larry Bearinger (Karen), and Kevin Bearinger (Dory) and numerous nieces and a couple of nephews. Richard wore numerous caps during his life – rancher, public speaker, advocate, exhortation supplier, mastermind, creator/manufacturer/hobbyist of many fascinating machines and contraptions, shoe modifier, boat guide, and gatherer of wooden chickens.

He cherished selling Pioneer Seeds and the open door it given to him to interface with ranchers. He was associated with the New Hamburg Lions Club, Waterloo Federation of Agriculture and Nith Valley Mennonite Church. He was a decent audience and truly delighted in becoming acquainted with individuals. He esteemed each companion, neighbor, and rancher in his life. He thought about every one of you. Richard was a child, spouse, father, sibling, uncle, granddad, neighbor and companion. He will be remembered fondly by so many.