Haverhill, NH- Richard Merle Ingerson, Sr., 78, died on Monday, December 15, 2014, at the Lafayette Center, Franconia, NH, following a brief illness. Richard was born in Haverhill, NH, on January 24, 1936, to George and Bertice (Wheeler) Ingerson. On February 24, 1956, he married Patricia White. Richard had a varied working career, beginning as a self-employed logger. He then drove truck for Newman Lumber in Woodsville, NH, worked for Northeast Square and Dowel and Blackmount Equipment, both in North Haverhill, and finally at the former Old Mill Pine in North Haverhill. Richard also served in the US Army and the National Guard for several years. For several years Richard sharpened blades for folks. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, especially growing garlic, and puttering around and fixing things. He loved time spent with his family and grandchildren. Along with his wife, Pat, they enjoyed camping, attending fairs and horse-pulling events. Richard had a great sense of humor. He was predeceased by his brothers, Leland and Douglas Ingerson, a half-brother, Harold Ike Wheeler, and a son-in-law, Richard Lique on November 3, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia Ingerson of Hanover Terrace; their daughter, Donna Lique of Woodsville; their three sons, Richard Ingerson, Jr. and wife Sandra of West Burke, VT, James Ingerson and wife Paula of Monroe, NH, and Jonathan Ingerson and wife Virginia of Haverhill; eleven grandchildren; several great grandchildren; two brothers, Russell Ingerson of Littleton, NH and Donald Monk Ingerson of Bath, NH; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be on Monday, December 29, 2014 from 9:30-11:00 AM with a memorial service following at 11:00 AM, at Ricker Funeral Home, 1 Birch Street, Woodsville, NH. Pastor Jeffrey Greeson will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Northern New England Chapter, 114 Perimeter Road, Unit G&H, Nashua, NH 03063.