Col. Richard "Dick" Van Rees (Ret.)
Niceville, FL
Richard (Dick) Peter Van Rees, a longtime resident of Niceville, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Richard was born on May 27, 1946, to Patricia M. Van Rees and Richard C. Van Rees in Long Island, N.Y. After graduating from Syosset High School where he excelled in both academics and sports, he attended Colgate University in Hamilton, N.Y. He was a collegiate athlete and a standout ice hockey goalie for the Colgate Raiders, he was also a proud member and Treasurer of...
Richard (Dick) Peter Van Rees, a longtime resident of Niceville, FL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Richard was born on May 27, 1946, to Patricia M. Van Rees and Richard C....