A teacher of English and drama with an emphasis on drama in Kelso and Tyee and Mt. Rainier high schools in the Highline School District, Dick had a great love of theater arts and participated in all phases from directing to acting.

He served in the U.S. Army, 92nd AFA, as a Sergeant First Class in Korea.

Dick spent a year in Japan teaching English at Tottori College. After returning from Japan, he worked at the airport in security.

Dick loved to travel and on his 70th birthday he traveled to Thailand and fulfilled his dream of riding an elephant! At the age of 72, he decided he wanted to learn how to ice skate and took lessons in Kent.

Dick was preceded in death by his son, Dirk V. Wining, his parents, two sisters, and two brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, daughters Blaine Cone and her husband George, Maurya Radvilas and husband Ron, and grandchildren Brandon and Amanda Cone.

A Celebration of Life was held April 16 at the Valley Ridge Community Center in SeaTac. Remembrances may be sent to Lifelong AIDS Alliance or a charity of your choice.