Forty-year Kennywood employee dies at age 90

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Richard A. Wood, a Kennywood employee for 40 years of his life, died Sunday at age 90. He worked in games, where his surviving family members say he was an inspiration to other employees. He retired when he was about 70.

Related parks

Kennywood

That's dedication. Wow.

It is a dedication. Rest in peace Mr. Richard Wood. You will go down in Kennywood history. Condolences to the Wood family.

DollywoodRideOP

"Feel the thunder!"

Somewhere up in heaven, there is an amusement park. In this park there are no OTSRs on the roller coasters, everyone has a fair chance at winning the games on the midway, and all the food is free. Harry Traver, Anton Schwartzkopf and John Allen design the coasters. Will Koch Sr. is the General Manager, but he really doesn't have to do much, because the park pretty much runs itself. You can ride the tumblebug, the whip, and the old Conneaut lake rockets all day, for free, without getting the least bit sick. In this park is a spacial place for those whose lives were dedicated to helping others have a good time. Richard is there to great them all...

-Escher

You must be logged in to post