Richard (Dick) Bruce Kyser, 68, of La Plata, Maryland passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 16, 2008. Dick Kyser was born in Buffalo, NY on October 18, 1939.

He is preceded in death by his Father Harry F. Kyser and son, Richard (Rick) M. Kyser. He is survived by his Mother, Ethel A. Kyser of Lockport, NY. Wife, Candy Kay Kyser of La Plata, MD. Children; Anthony (Tony) D. Kyser (Wanda) of La Plata, MD., Mark S. Kyser (Sara Stortzum) of Odenton, MD. Daughers; Eryn B. Kyser of La Plata, MD., and Terri L. Ging (Earl) of La Plata, MD.

He is also survived by brothers; David Kyser and Bruce Kyser, both of Lockport, NY. 5 Grandchildren; Ty and Becca Kyser, Taryn, Kristen & Camryn Ging.

There will be a gathering from 10 am until 1 pm on Monday, July 21, 2008 at the AREHART-ECHOLS FUNERAL HOME, P.A. in La Plata, MD. A Life Celebration Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon at the Funeral Home. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Charles County, P.O. Box 1703 La Plata, MD 20646 or the Melanoma Research Foundation, 24 Old Georgetown Road Princeton, NJ 08540.

Arrangements provided by AREHART-ECHOLS FUNERAL HOME.