Richard G. Fernquist of West Bay Road, Fair Haven, passed away on May 23, 2021 at Morningstar Care Center in Oswego. He was born in Elmira, August 28, 1937, son of the late Frederick Fernquist and Mildred (Van Auken) Fernquist .  He attended Alfred State and RIT receiving a bachelor's degree. Prior to retirement he was employed at Xerox as an electron microscope physicist. Richard loved his community and actively participated in many aspects, including church, Bible studies, Senior Center, Sterling Seniors, zoning board, and the Sterling Historical Society.  He could often be found at his favorite restaurant, the Village Grill. He enjoyed jazz music, woodworking, painting, fishing, traveling, golf, and corny jokes.

He is predeceased by his wife of 52 years, Carolyn Lupton Fernquist (2011), daughter Kathryn Hinds, brothers James Fernquist and Bill Fernquist.

Survived by his daughter, Susan (Roger) Wine of Long Island, son in law Arthur Hinds of Georgia, sister Nancy Clements of FL, grandchildren Owen Hinds, Nolan Wine, and Nathan Wine, sister in laws, Marilyn Klemperer of VA, and Donna Wolpert of PA, as well as several  nieces and nephews.

A private graveside will take place at Springbrook Cemetery. A memorial service will take place Tuesday, June 01 at 7:00 PM at Sterling Valley Community Church, 15099 Sterling Valley Road, Sterling, NY 13156. For those wishing to make contributions, they may do so to the Sterling Historical Society, 1294 NY-104A, Sterling, NY 13156.  Arrangements are in care of the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek. www.catoredcreek.com