Richard Kellermeyer

1925 - 2016

RICHARD KELLERMEYER

WAPAKONETA — Richard (Dick) A. Kellermeyer, 91 of Wapakoneta Senior Village, Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away on Sunday July 17, 2016, at the home of his son on the Southside of Grand Lake St. Marys following a brief illness.

Richard was born on January 29, 1925, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to Arthur W. and Prudencia G. (Howell) Kellermeyer. His parents preceded him in death.

Richard was first married to Helen M. Smelser. His second wife was Connie R. Sims. His third wife was Helen M. (Sholl) Gallimore. All three preceded Richard in death

Richard is survived by five children: son Charles A (Marsha) Kellermeyer, Sr., South Fulton, Tennessee; daughter Gerry L. (Frank) Cordier, Lucasville, Ohio; son Richard A. (Liz) Kellermeyer, St. Marys, Ohio; daughter Kathy J. Couchot, Port Jefferson, Ohio; son Brian E. (Kris) Kellermeyer, Montezuma, Ohio. Richard is survived by his daughter - in - law Thelma L. Kellermeyer, St. Marys, Ohio. Richard is also survived by 15 Grandchildren, 27 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great - Great Grandchildren.

Richard is survived by three sisters: Rita Michael Davis, St. Marys, Ohio; Carol Beane, Wapakoneta. Ohio; and Mary Jo (Ronnie) Speckman, Huber Heights, Ohio. Richard is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.

Although not his biological children, Richard always looked upon Cheryl (Darren) Byerly and Steven W. Harris and their families as his own.

Richard was preceded in death by his son William D. Kellermeyer, Sr. and son - in - law John Couchot. Richard is also preceded in death by two sisters: Geraldine Eichelberger and Betty Youngs and seven brothers: Thomas, Arthur, Robert, Gene, Larry, Jack, and Carl Kellermeyer.

Richard was a 1942 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School.

Richard was a member of our Greatest Generation having served in the United States Army during World War II earning both the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Richard also served an additional 20 years in the Army National Guard.

After serving his nation, Richard worked for several companies in various capacities throughout the years.

He was a lifetime member of the St. Marys VFW Post 9289. Richard was also a member of the Wapakoneta Community Worship Center where he loved to sing to his fellow congregants his signature hymn The Lighthouse.

Richard loved his family, was extremely proud of his service to his country, his association with Wapakoneta Community Worship Center, and the blessings of great health until the last few weeks of his life.

Like a typical Kellermeyer, he loved the good company of family and friends, a great card game, and to sing songs, dance, or play the piano. He was a coin collector and enjoyed Civil War history and from time to time like many of his generation shared only snippets of the history he lived in World War II.

Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday July 19, 2016, at Miller Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys. Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 20, 2016, at Wapakoneta Community Worship Center, Wapakoneta, Ohio, with Pastor Dan Holbrook, officiating.

Family requests memorial contribution be made to State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater, Ohio

Condolences may be expressed to the family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net