Richard John Septer

Richard J. Septer, age 89, of Marietta, Georgia, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to so many, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, December 30, 2022.

Dick was born in Albany, NY on April 23, 1933. He was very proud of his 33 years of service with Shell Oil Company working in Rensselaer, NY, Bloomfield, CT, West Orange, NJ and finally Atlanta, GA. Dick was a member of the Elks Lodge for 61 years. He enjoyed playing golf, bowling and spending time with friends and family.

Dick is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Joanne Margaret Jacobie of Marietta; three daughters, Kim Adams (Leon), Tina Redd (Michael), Patti Septer (Barry Ray), all of Marietta; four grandchildren, Audra Rickman (Jeremy) of Rome, GA, Emily Adams of Atlanta, Ben Adams of Marietta, Caroline Redd of Smyrna; great granddaughter, Hannah Rickman of Rome; sister, Nancy James of Saranac Lake, New York; nephew, Vernon James (Angie) and children; niece, Susan James; nephew, David Landon, all of upstate New York; and nephew, Michael Landon (Karen) of Florida. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Matthew Redd of Marietta, GA.

Special thanks to his personal care givers Olu and Letitia for their dedication, compassion and kindness in caring for him; to their thoughtful supervisor Freda; and the wonderful staff of The Grande at Sterling Estates.

The family will celebrate Dick's life on Friday, January 6 at West Cobb Funeral Home, 2480 Macland Rd, Marietta, GA. Friends are invited to visit between 11am and 1pm and attend the service in the Chapel at 1 pm.

Friends wishing to remember Dick may make a contribution to the Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org < http://www.alz.org >.