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Richard E. Georgi, 59, of Jones, Ok. and Westfall Township, Pa. went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2012. He is the son of the late Ernest L. Georgi and Shirley Teachman Georgi, who survives. He is survived by his mother, Shirley M. Georgi; of Johnson City, NY formerly of Matamoras, PA.; his wife SunCha Georgi of Jones, Ok.; his daughter Janet Olson of Wellston, OK.; his son Erik Georgi of Okmulgee TX. and five grandchildren of Okmulgee, TX. Richard is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law Kathleen M. Walsh and William R. Walsh of Endwell, N.Y., and their son Tristan Hinkley of Annapolis, MD. He is also survived by his former wife Elizabeth Zaleski of Odessa, TX. , many cousins and friends, as well as his beloved dogs that he raised with his wife SunCha. He was pre-deceased by his paternal grandparents, Guido and Myrtle Georgi and his maternal grandparents, Andrew and Christin Teachman. Richard graduated from Delaware Valley High School where he competed with the wrestling team and enjoyed gymnastics. After school and weekends he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad and grandfather. Although Richard never played football or basketball, he was an avid fan of the Oklahoma University football team and the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team. Richard proudly served our country for 20 years in the United States Air Force traveling all around the world, serving in Vietnam, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Korea, finally settling in OKlahoma. Richard loved his family, friends, all of his dogs, nature and life in general. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten by any who knew him. He has chosen to donate his body to research in hopes of helping to find a cure for cancer and helping find a cure for other debilating diseases. The family is suggesting in lieu of flowers to consider a donation to the charity of your choice in memory of Richard. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the United Methodist Church of Matamoras, PA., to celebrate the life of Richard E. Georgi. Rev. Lora Villinger will officate. Interment will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Matamoras, Pa. at a later date. Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com.