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F. Fitch Obituary

FITCH Rev. F. Richard Fitch, age 92, of Columbus, went to be with the Lord peacefully Thursday, June 4, 2009 at his residence. He was a Baptist pastor for 68 years. Member of Grace Baptist Church and enjoyed his neighborhood "dog bone ministry". He is preceded in death by his wife Helen, grandchild Rhonda Fitch, three sisters and one brother. Survived by his loving family, children, Ron (Helen) Fitch, David Fitch, Mike Fitch and Darlene (Dave) Murdoch; grandchildren, Dawna (John) Standley, Dave (Janel) Murdoch, Deb (Ben) Carter, Janel (Jason) Butler, Laura Fitch and Melissa Fitch; nine + great-grandchildren; sister, Janet Reichle; brother, Owen (Grace) Fitch; and many friends and neighbors. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 10-11 a.m. Monday at Grace Baptist Church, 3475 Paris Blvd., Westerville, where service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. Dr. J. Murray Murdoch officiating. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery. Arrangements by HILL FUNERAL HOME, Westerville.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jun. 5, 2009.

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Jean (Fitch) & Dick Williams

June 7, 2009

Darlene & Dave, Was sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle Dick here, but rejoice knowing he is with the Lord who he loved and served for so many years. May the Lord give you added comfort in the days ahead, as I know you will miss his presence in your life.
God Bless, Jean (Fitch) & Dick Williams

Dave & Sharon Mautz

June 7, 2009

Dear Dave and Darlene,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. We will be including you in our prayers at this bittersweet time. We realize that he is in a far better place and also realize how much you will miss him. May your sadness be overwhelmed with memories of the many wonderful years you had together. It was nice to have known him and to hear his fine messages. Until the next time we meet.....Dave & Sharon

Patsy Graessle

June 6, 2009

Charlie, my minature schnauzer, and I (Patsy), just recently got to know Fitch. Charlie fell in love with him instantly and would jump up on his lap for a dog treat. We will miss him and think of him everytime we walk by your home.

william BRIDGES

June 6, 2009

a fond friend of mr fitch i miss you

Debbie Bittenbender

June 5, 2009

Dave and Darlene,

Sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Dick. He is now serving before th LORD and singing with Aunt Helen and Juanita. We love you and praying for you.

Debbie and Tim Bittebender

June 5, 2009

Darlene,Dave,and all the family we did not have the pleasure of meetig.Bro.Fitch and Mrs. Fitch were two of the greatest christians we have ever known. If it had not been for the two of them I don't think we would have ever gotten Gordon our son through school. They were his teachers for seven years. We are always praising GOD for putting them in our lives. Praying for you all, LOVE IN CHRIST, Louise & Bill Greene

Dan Walraven

June 5, 2009

You know how much I will miss him, especially the times I was so wondrously privileged to do eldercare for him. My life is different because of his all-out devotion to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Be assured of my constant prayers as you walk through this time.

Rejoice that his race was well run! His legacy lives on in countless souls!!

June 5, 2009

Dar & Dave, our prayers are with you and your family but we know Pop is have a wonderful reunion.

Ray & Karen

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