Richard E. Klinedinst YORK – Richard E. Klinedinst, 96, entered into rest at 6:45 p.m. on Friday October 2, 2026 at Seaton Springwood in York.  He was the husband of the late Dolores E. (Smith) Klinedinst.  They shared 69 years of marriage.

Born October 18, 1929 in York, Richard was a son of the late Emanuel and Esther (Albright) Klinedinst.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  Richard worked as a representative for Christian Record Services, a ministry to the blind and vision impaired.

Richard was a member of York Seventh-day Adventist Church where he was an Elder, Sabbath School Teacher and conducted many bible studies over the years.  He was also known for prayer walking throughout the York community.  He had a special appreciation for Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his granddaughters.

Richard is survived by his son, David Klinedinst and wife, Marquita of Columbia, MD; daughter, Pamela Huff and husband, Jeff of College Park, MD; and granddaughters, Melaney and Emiley.  In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stanley Klinedinst and sister, June Klinedinst.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Richard's funeral at 1 p.m. and the viewing from 12 noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at York Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2220 Roosevelt Ave., York, where veteran's honors will be presented by the York County Veterans Honor Guard.  Officiating will be Pastor Randy Nims and Richard's son, Pastor David Klinedinst. Burial will be private in Mount Rose Cemetery.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., Dover.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christian Record Services, Inc., P.O. Box 6097, Lincoln, NE 68506-0097 or by visiting christianrecord.org/match .

To share memories of Richard and condolences with his family, please visit www.emigfuneralhome.com

Christian Record Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 6097, Lincoln NE 68506-0097
Web: http://christianrecord.org/match