1945 ~ 2004
William Richard (Dick) Tischner was born on March 28, 1945. He was called home to his Heavenly Father on June 27, 2004 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Married Tammy Nielsen, later divorced. He then married the love of his life Ruth Ann Hanson on April 23, 1988. They were sealed for time and all eternity on September 27, 1994 in the Salt Lake Temple. Dick was a true gentleman, who always put the needs of others before his own. He loved his family and the home they built together. He had the spirit of a true traveler and enjoyed taking many trips on his Harley. He was a member of the LDS church where he held many positions including Home Teacher, Primary teacher, Sunday School presidency, and for the last seven years, Stake Baptismal coordinators (a joint calling with his wife). He was a High Priest and he always honored his priesthood.
Dick enjoyed serving both his country, and his community. He served in the United States Army from 1967-1969, stationed in Vietnam working in demolitions. He obtained the rank of Sergeant and received several decorations including a National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with Two Bronze Stars, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, a Purple Heart, a Good Conduct Medal, and two O/S Bars. He then began his career in the Murray City Police in February of 1970 as a reserve officer. He was sworn in as a full time patrol officer in September of 1972. He was later assigned to the K-9 division where he served three years. In 1985 he was assigned to the Detectives Division and was awarded
"Officer of the Year" in 1986.
From 1993-1996 he was assigned to the DEA Metro Narcotics Task Force. In 1993 he attended the FBI Academy Diversion School in Quantico, Virginia. In 1994 he attended DEA Drug Certification School and was sworn in as a special agent by former Attorney General Janet Reno. He returned to the Murray Police Department in May of 1997 where he was promoted to Master Officer. In July of 2000 he was reassigned to the Detectives Division where he served until his retirement in April of 2002. Dick was an expert marksman and served as the department firearms instructor, FTO, and department armorer. For the two years following his retirement from Murray City he continued to serve the community by working as a code enforcement officer for West Valley City.
Survived by his sweetheart Ruth Ann; children Tonya (Rick) Olson, Brenda Tischner, Sean Tischner, Mindy Tischner, Heidi (Kelly) Mariani; his parents Deryl and Bernice Tischner; his siblings Dwight (Tamra) Tischner, Linda Johnson, Vickie Barton, Kevin (Rita) Tischner, Denice (Tom) Dysart; and 10 grandchildren. Preceded in death by grandparents and daughter Heather Hanson. The family would like to thank Dr. Nibley, Dr. Lee, Dr. Collins, Dr. Pearl and all the nurses especially Leanne in TICU at LDS
Hospital.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer
Society.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 2nd at 11:00 a.m. at the Murray 33rd Ward, 932 W. Greenoaks Dr. (5880 S.) Friends may call at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State St., Thurs. from 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the church. Interment Murray City Cemetery.