Michael's father's favorite John Deere tractor led the funeral procession from the church to the cemetery. It was not a tractor he had farmed with, but he had always been fascinated with the old John Deere diesels, and a few years ago he finally bought one. His son Jon restored it, and Richard enjoyed driving it in several parades and tractor rides. Several friends helped get it ready, and a good friend and neighbor drove it on Richard's last trip. It was a chilly, dreary November day, and our family is grateful to Kenneth Knight for braving the elements to make the tribute drive. The distinctive sound of the big two cylinder diesel engine was as beautiful as any symphony as the procession made the four mile trip. When Richard began farming, he bought a used John Deere G, and he always had a fondness for the "Johnny Poppers".
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