Jun 18, 2023

Richard Edgar Altland Jr., 55, of Marianna, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Rich “Big Dog” was born on July 4,1967 a son of the late Richard and Nancy Altland in Spring Grove, PA.

After Rich Attended Spring Grove high school, he held several different jobs. He finally followed his dream of being a truck driver, Received his training thru Gainey Transportation. Rich drove for RH Crawford Inc. and found a home at Coyle Transport Services for over 10 years.

Rich met his late wife Karen in 2010, the love of his life, they married, and he moved to Marianna, even though their time together was short, they enjoyed the country life, travel, friends and family.

Rich shared his home with his daughter Brittany Altland and her boyfriend Andrew Schreffer.

Rich spent his time working on the farm, wood working, Cruising, riding Harley, and spending time with his daughter Brit.

Rich enjoyed his trucker buddies, exchanging stories and humor on American highways, Rich was a free spirit with a funny personality, He could be found talking hours with his friends, LJ, Erik, Jason just to mention a few fellow drivers, among his many trucker friends.

Rich is survived by three sisters, Roschelle and husband Randal Ritz, Corinna and husband Alan Smith, and Abigail and husband Michael Gable. Rich has two stepchildren Aaron and Chastity Uttley; six nephews and three great-nephews and a great-niece.

Services will be held at Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden Street Washington from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 17, 2023 . In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Convoy for Wishes(Make a Wish), an organization where truck drivers raise money to grant Wishes for special Children with disabilities.