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URBANA - Edward "Ed" Eugene Richards, 89, of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the Mercy McAuley Center. Ed was born March 21, 1930 in Sidney, Ohio, the son of the late David K. and Leona (Vondenhuevel) Richards. He was a 1948 graduate of Urbana High School. He was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church. Ed worked for Howard Supply selling auto parts. He continued his career as an oil and auto parts salesman with Mays-Shed. He served as treasurer for many years with the Urbana Athletics Booster Club. He was a member and past President of the Urbana Rotary Club. Ed enjoyed golf and bowling and he was a fan of the Bengals and Buckeyes. Ed is survived by his sons, David (Patricia) Richards, Butch (Lisa) Richards, Keith (Richard Votta) Richards and Joel (Sandy) Richards; daughters, Julie Faist and Jan Richards; grandchildren, Emily Richards, Owen Richards, Jody Richards, Scott Faist, Justin Faist, Jillian Winkler; step grandchildren, Matt King, Heather King, Abbie Burns, Tyler Burns, Megan Jacobs and Sara Karg; several great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Elenor J. Richards and brother, Emerson L. Richards and his sister, Gloria Lucille Morrow. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020 in Oakdale Cemetery, Urbana with Pastor Ray Branstetter officiating. Services are entrusted to the VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana. Memorial contributions may be made to Urbana Athletic Booster Club, P.O. Box 305, Urbana, Ohio 43078. Condolences may be made to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Kevin W Lookabaugh
August 13, 2020
When I moved my family to Urbana in 1988 Ed greeted me at the athletic booster meeting and made me feel like I was welcomed and we became good friends. We always had fun at the meetings. Rest in Peace Ed and I hope to see you when my time comes.
Dave Strickler
March 15, 2020
Very sorry to read about Ed's death. Have fond memories of playing softball with him, going to OSU football games, visits to Cincy and Gatlinburg, and just being around him and his family. My wife and I are thinking of the Richards family and wish them the best during this difficult time.
March 8, 2020
This was a great shock. Went to school with Eddie and Justine. Had been keeping in touch for several years. Tried calling him since we came to Fl. in Dec..
was about to call the office to fine out if he was still there. My sister called to let me know of his passing. Would have attended the services but am in Fl. until April. Will miss his smiling face when I went to visit.
Shirley Stevens
March 5, 2020
I knew Ed as a member to the Howard Supply team. I graduated with Dave all those years ago. My deepest condolences to the Richard's family.
Kathy Vanscoy/Young
March 5, 2020
David, Butch, Keith,Jan,Juile and Joel and your families..thinking about you. RIP Ed
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