Dick Emil Sivula, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Big Elm Retirement and Nursing Center.

He was born April 23, 1935 in Fitchburg, MA to the late John Sivula and Helga Jasenter Silvula. He attended Memorial United Methodist Church. Dick worked at Mason Motors and later retired from Cannon Mills in Kannapolis. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing on the computer and feeding the birds.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Robert Sivula.

Dick is survived by his wife of 55 years, Shirley Burdick Sivula; son, Michael Sivula (Kerry Jo) of Salisbury, NC; son, Robert Sivula of Ashby, MA; daughter, Elizabeth Pomerleau (Brian) of Ashby, MA; daughter, Sharon Henry of Mooresville, NC; daughter, Melissa Martin (David) of TN; daughter-in-law, Kelley Sivula of Denver, NC; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-granchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

There is no service scheduled at this time.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Sivula family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.