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Richard Carl Entorf Sunday Jan 8, 2017 at 2:00 AM February 11, 1929 - November 1, 2016 Richard "Dick" Entorf passed away November 1, 2016. Born in Gettysburg, South Dakota, the eldest of three children of Violet Elizabeth (Carr) and Carl Luke Entorf, “Dick” spent his early life on his parent’s ranch near Spearfish, South Dakota. In 1940, the family moved to Long Beach, California where Dick attended Jordan High School, and met Dorothy Ann (Dot) Alexander. After two years at Long Beach City College, he transferred to the University of California at Berkley and graduated in 1952. While attending Cal, Dick made many car trips to visit his family in Long Beach, and oh yes, Dot. On one of these trips, November 23, 1951, Dick and Dot were married. After joining the United States Air Force in January 1953 they started their journey through 17 homes scattered across the nation. Dick completed Officer Candidate School in 1954, followed by three more years of service and several relocations. In 1957, Dick embarked on a career in the cement business as assistant plant manager for Riverside Cement. During the next 18 years they welcomed into their lives a son, Mark and a daughter, Kim, and Dick rose through the ranks of Riverside Cement to become President. The Entorfs moved to Florida in 1975 and Dick was promoted to Senior Vice President for General Portland. In 1982 Dick joined Florida Crushed Stone, where he advanced to President and CEO. They bought Whistling Pines nursery, with Dot serving as President and Chief Salesperson. Dick spent a few years as an independent management consultant. Dot and Dick had vacationed in Kennebunkport, Maine for several years in the summer. After both retired in 1998, Kennebunkport became their residence. 2001 began Dick and Dot’s annual pilgrimage to Tuscany, Italy, where they rented a house and hosted friends and family. Sadly, they could not enjoy their 65th anniversary in Italy as planned. However, Dot does plan to return at least one more time in 2017. After experiencing the harsh winters of Maine, Dick and Dot decided to find a milder climate. They settled in Medford, Oregon in 2003 and built a house on a golf course in 2003. While living in Medford, they discovered the Rogue Valley Manor retirement community. Dot and Dick decided to make their final move to Rogue Valley Manor in 2012. Dick loved to travel, collect classic cars, and play golf. He will be remembered as a caring, sharing, practical, funny, gentle man. Dick is survived by his wife, Dorothy Ann; daughter, Kimberly Entorf Stonestreet and her husband, David; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.