Richard R. Elwell, Sr., 72, died on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. He was the husband of Victoria Mae (Brown) Elwell, sharing 53 years of marriage.

Richard was born in San Mateo, California on July 29, 1953, son of the late Edwin Elwell, Jr. and Dorothy S. (Olson) Elwell.

Richard graduated from San Mateo High School in California and went to work as a concrete boom operator for over 40 years, training many young men under his watch. He attended Living Word Community Church in Red Lion. He loved fishing and camping, especially seasonal camping at Adventure Bound Camping Resorts at Oak Creek. He also found joy in riding his Harley. Richard was an exceptional cook who enjoyed grilling and smoking meats. He was well known among family and friends for his delicious BBQ ribs.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Joshua Elwell and his wife, Helena and Richard Elwell, Jr. and his wife, Cari Flora-Elwell; two daughters, Linnea Mae Elwell and Melissa Spence and her husband, Michael; eight grandchildren, Dakota Flora, Euressa Elwell and her fiancé, Keifer Dunklebarger, Jacob Spence, Gabe Elwell, Liam Elwell, Aiden Elwell, Rachel Spence, and Ian Elwell; a great grandson, Percy Dunklebarger; two sisters, Karen Elwell and Linda Hutchens; and a brother, Edwin Elwell and his wife, Diane.

A Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date.