Richard “Dick” Brooks passed away peacefully on March1, 2025 in Hendersonville, TN with his loving wife Barbara Brooks by his side.
He is survived by his children; Scott Brooks (Carolyn), Mark Brooks, and son-in-law Wayne Arntsen (Claudia), his brother, Donald (Gisela), sister-in-law, Inga Brooks; as well as his stepchildren Louann Mack (Tim), Steve Pancost (Janet), and Jon Pancost (Becky). He adored his grandchildren Ryan, Taylor, Trevor, & Mason and was blessed with 13 new grandchildren through marriage and a total of 9 wonderful great grandchildren.
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