WALDOBORO — Richard Day Levensaler Sr., 89, of Waldoboro, Maine, passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2025, with loving family by his side. He was born on October 7, 1935, in Suffield, Connecticut to Bryant and Dorothy (Davis) Levensaler.

Richard graduated from Waldoboro High School and then volunteered to serve his country in the Marine Corps from 1953 - 1956 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

In 1958, Richard married his wife, Diana, and remained a lifetime Waldoboro resident. He worked for 30 plus years and retired from Sylvania. Along with his full-time job, he was also a lobsterman and clam digger.

Richard was an avid hunter, often saying "the deer didn't stand a chance." He also enjoyed fishing, trapping and in earlier years was very involved in Beagle Field Trials where he received several ribbons and awards.

He loved sports, basketball, football, and baseball. In earlier years he was very involved with the Waldoboro Little League where he coached the Bears team. He also coached an All-Star team with Roy Winchenbach and brought home the Maine Championship in 1964.

Richard is predeceased by his wife, Diana Levensaler; brother Kenneth Levensaler; brother Gary Levensale; and son-in-law Dwayne Severson.

He is survived by son Richard (Dickie) Levensaler Jr. and his wife Debra of Nobleboro; son Dana Levensaler and wife Julia of Waldoboro; daughter Andrea Severson of Waldoboro; grandchildren Darcy Appleton and husband Bryan of Pennsylvania, Richie Levensaler of Nobleboro, Kelsi Fitzpatrick and husband Ryan of Vassalboro, Kristi Severson and her significant other Joe Gagne of Oakland; great grandchildren Jozie Levensaler, Finnley Appleton, Mia Appleton, Skylar Appleton, Ellie Appleton, Brady Appleton and Ayla Fitzpatrick; companion Bell; sister Cynthia Laine of Jefferson, Maine, and brother Dwight Levensaler of Southington, Connecticut.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 1 p.m., at Hall Funeral Home, 949 Main St., Waldoboro, Maine. A burial with full military honors will be held in Brookland Cemetery, Friendship Road, Waldoboro on May 10, 2025, at 1 p.m.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home and Cremation Services. To share a condolence or memory with the Levensaler family, visit Richard’s Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com.