Roseville man, a great-great grandfather, celebrates his 105th birthday
ROSEVILLE – Richard Cheevers has lived through two global pandemics and two world wars.
So, on Tuesday, Sterling Court at Roseville Assisted Living and Memory Care decided to give Richard Cheevers a special 105th birthday celebration.
The Air Force veteran was born in 1917 in Illinois. He's built a long legacy, having three kids, three grandkids, three great-grandkids – and now even two great-great-grandkids.
Cheevers' family says his regimental life is the key to Cheevers' longevity.
"We cherish every single day that we have with him," said his granddaughter Deb.
He says his secret to a long life is simple: Get walking.
"I used to take long walks all the time, and in the service I would walk from airplane to airplane," Cheevers said.
Cheevers' favorite food is KFC, so the facility will be making him fried chicken for his birthday.