Richard “Dick” Myron Cummings, 74, of Austin, Minn., died July 16 at his home. Dick was born on Jan. 20, 1941, in Rockland, the son of William and Laura (Candage) Cummings. After high school, Dick entered the U.S. Air Force, where he served three tours in Vietnam, attaining the rank of Tech Sergeant. He retired from the military on April 1, 1979, after serving for over twenty years. Upon returning to Maine, he owned and operated a lobster boat and later owned Castle High Tech. Dick then became a teacher at Lincoln Academy for several years until his retirement. In 1988, Dick was united in marriage to Jenelle Softing in Spruce Head. In his retirement, Dick owned an antique shop, “Dick’s Stuff” in New Harbor, where his sign read, “I’m Open Until I’m Closed.” Dick and Jenelle moved to the Village Co-op in Austin, Minn. in December 2013 to be near Jenelle’s family.
He was preceded in death by parents, William and Laura Cummings; and sister, Jaynee Whittaker.
Survivors include wife, Jenelle Cummings of Austin, Minn.; daughters, Laura Nelson Cummings, and Elizabeth and husband John Bridges, all of Maine; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Carole Ann and husband John Annis of New York, and Dawn Crandall of Maine; and many other relatives and friends.
A private family gathering to celebrate Dick’s life will be held at a later date. The Worlein Funeral Home of Austin, Minn. is assisting the family with arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.
