Thursday, February 25, 2021
Dick Totten was my perfect example of a "gentleman farmer" and the Totten/Woodworth families were linked from Dick and my births and our parent's lasting friendship. The links included the Stafford farm roots, the Morganville church Tandem Class families linked by babies born in 1944-1950, and the LeRoy High School class of '64 (Dick's football toughness was well known by those of us who played defense with him!). As a school classmate, Dick earned respect through his own quite approach which was based on his inner physical strength developed through his daily dairy herd management and farm operations. At the 50th Class of "64 reunion, I recall my classmates unanimously joyful response when he arrived at the gathering. He was everyone's friend. I will always fondly remember and cherish his positive impact, unique smile and laugh. My deepest condolences to the Totten family. RIP Dick.
Dick Woodworth.
