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David Earl Richards
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David Earl Richards
On Jan . 5 , 2021 , David Earl Richards , 83 of Warsaw , passed away at Coshocton Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with Covid- 19 . The Richards family extends their admiration and gratitude to the doctors and nurses who are sacrificing their safety and well-being in an effort to save others in this unsettling time .
During their 60 years of marriage , Dave showed his beloved wife Carolyn that happiness and comfort is found not in objects but in the unwavering companionship and unconditional love of a hard-working , decent man and dedicated father .
Ever the teacher , Dave taught his sons Rusty and Ron they could fix anything be it a leaky faucet , a worn out Chevy truck , or a rusty old tractor . Along with his mastery of all things mechanical , he passed on his love , and hatred , of the game of golf to both of his sons and his grandson Ryan . He taught his daughter Renee that by simply believing in your children you help them grow to be strong , independent , confident adults — and that girls can do anything boys can do .
From Dave , his granddaughter Katie and grandson Shayne learned that even a man in his 80s is capable of changing longheld views and appreciating people simply for who they are . His granddaughter Rachel learned honor is gained from being engaged in the democratic process and speaking truth to power . His granddaughter Natassja carries her grandfather ’ s example of kindness and devotion in both her heart and actions .
In addition to spending time with family , Dave enjoyed playing euchre with his friends at the Elks and countless rounds of golf with the Outlaws . More than family barbeques , cards and golf , he relished telling tall tales — over and over again . Anyone fortunate enough to witness one of Dave ’ s seemingly never-ending stories could count on three things — more beer would be needed to sustain listeners , half of the story would be true , and determining which half would remain forever elusive .
Dave ’ s only regret in a life well-lived was that he did not live long enough to ask the guys at Ronnie ’ s pool hall their thoughts on the U . S . Senate runoff elections in Georgia and to share his joy over the Browns making the playoffs and the Buckeyes making it to the National Championship . Surely , Dave would have smiled as he closed the door at Ronnie ’ s one last time , confident he had convinced everyone inside that more than 4.5 million voters in Georgia and two football powerhouses had planned things this way all along solely to honor Dave Richards , democracy ’ s and football ’ s biggest fan .
Dave was preceded in death by : Father Robert Paul Richard ; Mother Flora Mae ( Hagans ) Richard ; Brother Robert “ Bobby ” Richard ; Father-in-Law James Fry ; Mother-in-Law Arah Fry ; Brothers-in-Law Robert Mikesell , Herbert Peddicord , James “ Sonny ” Fry , and Larry Fry ; Grandson Jared Winter ; and Nephew Rick Peddicord . Surviving Dave are : his loving wife of 60 years , Carolyn Fry Richards of Warsaw ; Sons Rusty ( Leslie ) Richards of New Castle , and Ron ( Debra ) Richards of Danville ; Daughter Renee Richards Miller of Warsaw ; Granddaughters Natassja ( Ryan ) Conway of Powell , Katie ( Arryck ) Franks of Powell , and Rachel Richards of Maineville ; Grandsons Tristan , Shayne and Aaron ( Brittany ) Foster ; Great Grandchildren Kiera and Declan Conway , Kadence and Ajay Franks , Tayler Winter ,
Aliya Perdue , Isabella and Liam Foster , and Jaylen Lepley ; Brother Bill ( Lyndia ) Richard of Fairborn ; Sister Miriam Mikesell of Frazeysburg ; and a host of loving nieces , nephews , sisters and brothers-in-law .
Due to the global pandemic , a private burial for immediate family only will be held at Valley View Cemetery , Warsaw , with Pastor Ashley McMillin officiating . A celebration of life will be held at a later date when family and friends are able to safely gather . The Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is handling arrangements . www . fischerfuneralhome . com .
In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to the River View Athletic Boosters , 26496 OH-60 , Warsaw , OH 43844 .
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Ronald M . Wheeler
Ronald M . Wheeler , 72 , of Tipp City , Ohio , formerly of Coshocton , Ohio , passed away at his home on Dec . 24 , 2020 .
Born Aug . 4 , 1948 in Coshocton , Ohio , to the late Charles and Laura ( Warne ) Wheeler . Along with his parents he is preceded in death by one sister , Carolyn Lane . Ronald is survived by his daughter ; Beth ( Josh ) Patterson , Tipp City , Ohio , sisters , Joyce Antill , Pamela Garbrandt , Lynn Ann Spang , and brother , Charles Wheeler , as well as four grandchildren ; Donovan , Pierce , Oliver and Tatum Patterson .
Ronald worked at Meijer warehouse . He loved his family ; especially his
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Family will hold services at a later date . Arrangements have been entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home , 327 W . Main St . Tipp City , OH 45371 .
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