Richard Pike Bissell

1913–1977 (age 64)

Author/Playwright

Biography

Richard Pike Bissell (1913-1977), an Author/Playwright, delighted audiences with clever narratives such as The Pajama Game and Plain and Fancy, combining keen observation with an infectious sense of humor. His work celebrated ordinary people with extraordinary heart, bringing laughter to both page and stage.

Though he traveled far for his craft, Richard never forgot the warmth of Linwood Cemetery’s surrounding community, where friends remember him as a gracious storyteller who kept curiosity and generosity alive in every conversation.

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