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1921
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2019
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Richard Armstrong Obituary
He was born Aug. 28, 1921, the son of Edward and Louetta (Lietz) Armstrong.
He married Dorothy W. Delafield on Nov. 13, 1942, in Celina; she preceded him in death in January 1993.
He is survived by his children: Alan (Victoria) Armstrong of Ashland, Oregon; Mary Lou (Dennis) Pierce of Great Falls, Montana and John (Anna) Armstrong of Crystal Lake, Illinois. He is also survived by his four grandchildren: Thomas (Adeline) Armstrong of Walla Walla, Washington; John (Jessie) Armstrong of Corvallis, Oregon; Nathan (Dana) Armstrong of Chicago, Illinois and Michael (Tammy) Armstrong of Des Moines, Iowa and by five great-grandchildren: Alice, Arthur, Hayden, Ryan and Vivian.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Nellie (Clinton) Miller; his wife and by his parents.
Dick was a 1941 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He served in the Philippines aboard a U.S. Navy destroyer escort in World War II.
He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, St. Marys, after 40 years of service as a supervisor.
Dick was an active member of St. Paul's United Church in Saint Marys. He enjoyed reading, watching the Reds and OSU Buckeyes and volunteering at AGAPE Ministries. He received the Builder of Bridges Award.
Funeral rites will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, St. Marys, the Rev. Jeanette Tangeman, officiant. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.
Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral rites at the church. Condolences may be sent to Dick's family via MillerFuneralHomes.net.
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May 31, 2019
So sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm, He will make you strong, He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10
David Delafield
May 28, 2019
Alan, Mary Lou and John,
Uncle Dick lived a long time. He was my favorite, Him and Dory and you three. My favorite bunch. To me your family and lifestyle seemed idyllic. I wanted to come live with you guys. Your Uncle Dave passed in 04 and Mary in 2000. She was here on Saipan.
I assume you know about John and Keck. I know Dad finally came to his senses and patched things up with Dory so maybe you have had som e news. Kay's in Hawaii.
Good memories love to all of you
Julie Vogel
May 9, 2019
Sorry to hear about Richard,he was a Great guy . I cared for him as a patient when I worked up on TCU St Mary's Hospital. Years back
A fun person. Sad to hear this.
God bless u an your family's.
God gained another Angel.
May 9, 2019
Alan and family
We are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Our
thoughts and sympathy are with you....
Ron has very fond memories of his scouting years and
your father's leadership was a big part of that memory.
Ron & Carol Jones
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