Obituary of Richard S Vance

        Richard Vance left this world for Eternal Life on March 13, 2025, at 92 years  of age, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on May 17, 1932, in  Bridgeport, Connecticut.   He was pre-deceased by his parents, William and Hazel Vance, brother Bill Vance, sister Pat Palmer, and his son Rick Vance. He is survived by his wife Barbara Vance, two sons  Robert and Scott Vance, four grandchildren Krystle, Christian, Jordon, and Tyler Vance, and three great grandchildren Isaiah, Mi-cah, and Eloise Vance. also his brother, Jack Vance.  

 Richard served for eight  years in the National Guard  at the Dallas Naval Air Sta n.Richard worked twenty- nine years for Union Trust/  Midlantic Bank. He then served as a councilman for the City of North Wildwood, and a school board mem-ber for Margaret Mace  School.

        Richard’s favorite things to do were spending time with his family, the yearly road trip vacations, riding his bike every morning for forty-one years, and going out to eat. He was an avid  outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting and camp- ing with his sons and grandsons. Richard was well respected in his community, a kind soul and will be forever missed.

       Funeral services will be held at Ingersoll Funeral Home in North Wildwood, Friday March 21, 2025, immediate family at 9:30 am, service 11 am- 12:30 pm, with his burial to follow  at Tabernacle Methodist Church Cemetery, Erma, NJ. In lieu of flowers, hug someone, tell them you love them and give thanks every day.