July 17, 1940 – Oct. 30, 2026

Clarence R. “Dick” Garlick Sr., 86, of Altoona, went home to be with the Lord on Friday at his home. Just one year after saying goodbye to his beloved wife, Darlene, he is now reunited with her in Heaven. He was born in Altoona, son of the late William R. and Nellie (Bennett) Garlick. Dick retired from the Altoona Area School District Maintenance Department with 40 years of service. He enjoyed tinkering with just about anything, from mechanics to music. He loved working with his hands, figuring things out, and spending time camping and enjoying the outdoors. Dick was preceded in death by 12 siblings: Raymond, John, William, Harold, Chester and Paul Garlick, Jane, Ellsie, Dorothy, Lydia, and two infant girls.He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda L. Graham and husband, Robert; son, Clarence Richard “Rich” Garlick Jr. and wife, Cathy; grandchildren, Michael, James and partner Lorraine, Ashley and William; great-grandchildren: Emma, Waylen, Walker and Wyatt; sister, Shirley Eichleberger, and sister-in-law, Rhoda Becker and husband, Ron; many nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Goldie. Friends and family will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at Rose Hill Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 118 Rosehill Cemetery Dr., Altoona, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, with Pastor Stewart McClelland officiant. Committal at Blair Memorial Mausoleum Chapel, Bellwood, with private burial to follow. Condolences may be made at RoseHillFuneralCare.com.