Richard James Schlauch Sr., 66

FELTON - Richard James Schlauch Sr., of Felton, died Thursday, April 9, 2009, in Bayhealth-Milford Memorial Hospital. He was 66. As a final request to his family and friends, he preferred that those attending his funeral wear bright colors, especially red, his favorite color. She is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Evelyn R. Schlauch; son and daughter-in-law, Richard James Jr. and Lisa Schlauch; two grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters. Services were Wednesday, April 15, in the Presbyterian Church of Dover. A visitation will was April 14, at Melvin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to The Dover Interfaith Mission for Housing, P.O. Box 1148, Dover, DE 19903; or to the March of Dimes, Delaware Chapter, Tower Office Park 236 C. North James Street, Newport, DE 19804.