Richard F. "Dick" Dickershaid

Duanesburg – Richard F. “Dick” Dickershaid, 88, passed away at home on Monday October 26, 2026. 

Born in Schenectady, he was the beloved son of the late Marguerite Hackert Dickershaid and the late Frank A. Dickershaid.

He was a graduate of Draper High School and attended Mohawk Valley Community College. He was employed as a computer programmer for GE retiring early due to his lifelong health issues. 

Dick was the driving force behind the challenger Tri county Baseball league. Dick’s other activities included coaching the Immaculate Conception church basketball league and the Bellevue Little League. He was a 32nd degree Mason of the Free and Accepted Masons, St. George’s Lodge #6. He was also a 3rd & 4th degree member of the Knight’s of Columbus #5703 and member of the Scottish Rite. Dick’s participation in his community and organizations was recognized by the numerous awards he received. He loved helping others and was always ready to lend a helping hand whenever needed. Dick loved putting on his leprechaun outfit and going to visit the hospitals and nursing homes.

He was married to the “love of his life” Margy until her passing in 2017.

Dick was the beloved father of Richard Jr. (Nicol), Michael J. (Kristy).

Loving grandfather of Ryan, Richard, Erica Cody, Brittany, Alex, Michael Jr., Melissa and Nicole. He was the beloved brother of Diane M. (Donald) Payette and the late Dr. Thomas F. Dickershaid and David Joseph Dickershaid.

Dick is also survived by several great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A special thank you to the hospice staff Paul, Laura and Anne Marie for all your wonderful care and support and to his many aides especially Marciana and Billy.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday November 4th from 10:30-1pm at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam.

A 1pm prayer service will immediately follow.

Dick will be laid to rest alongside his beloved Margy in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Rather than flowers the family suggests contributions to the challenger Tri County baseball league or the youth program of St. George’s Lodge #6.