Richard “Dick” Myron Cummings, 74, of Austin, Minnesota, died Thursday, July 16, 2015, at his home.

Dick was born on Jan. 20, 1941, in Rockland, Maine, the son of William and Laura (Candage) Cummings. After high school, Dick entered the United States Air Force, where he served three tours in Vietnam, attaining the rank of tech sergeant. He retired from the military on April 1, 1979, after serving for over 20 years. Upon returning to Maine, he owned and operated a lobster boat and later owned Castle High Tech. Dick then became a teacher at Lincoln Academy in Damariscotta, Maine, for several years until his retirement. In 1988, Dick was united in marriage to Jenelle Softing in Spruce Head, Maine. In his retirement, Dick owned an antique shop, “Dick’s Stuff” in New Harbor, Maine, where his sign read, “I’m Open Until I’m Closed.” Dick and Jenelle moved to the Village Co-op in Austin, Minnesota, in December of 2013 to be near Jenelle’s family.

Survivors include his wife, Jenelle Cummings of Austin; two daughters: Laura Nelson Cummings, and Elizabeth (John) Bridges all of Maine; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters: Carole Ann (John) Annis of New York, and Dawn Crandall of Maine; also many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Laura Cummings; and a sister, Jaynee Whittaker.

A private family gathering to celebrate Dick’s life will be held at a later date. The Worlein Funeral Home of Austin, Minnesota, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.