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Richard Weirich Obituary
84, passed away on Feb. 14, 2012. He was born in Massillon on Feb. 13, 1928, to the late Philip and Electa (Woods) Weirich. He graduated in 1945 from Washington High School. Richard married Margaret Thornberry on Sept. 7, 1946; and they were together until her passing on April 7, 2007. He served in the United States Army Air Corp from 1945 to 1947. He worked for Republic Steel for 35 years, retiring as the Mechanical Division Superintendent. Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, sharing his strong sense of moral values and work ethic with all. Richard was a long time member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing with his wife, golfing and spending time in Florida.
He is survived by his children, Robert (Karen) Weirich, Sue (Wil) Van Dyke, Debby (Larry) Lowe, Becky (Mark) Shonk; nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed.
A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at the Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home on, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 at 10 a.m., Glenn Hawkins will officiate. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, and just prior to the service.
Paquelet & Arnold Lynch - A Golden Rule Funeral Home - 330-833-4839
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John and Molly Phillips
February 21, 2012
Thinking of you at your time of loss and knowing you have many happy memories to help you through your grief.
February 19, 2012
So sorry to hear about your dad. Hold on to your wonderful memories. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Evans (Thornberry)
Baublitz Family
February 17, 2012
We are sorry to hear about your loss. It is a difficult thing to lose a loved one, but we are comforted by the thought of seeing them again in Heaven. Your family is in our prayers.
Darlene Brennand
February 16, 2012
Deepest sympathy to the Weirich family. It's hard to loose a parent. We lost our mother 3 years ago, but have great memories of her life. Your family were our neighbors on Millersburg Rd. Remember you well, Bobby. God Bless and may the Perpetual Light shine upon your dads soul.
Ruthie Parker Williams
Bill Sexton
Darlene Sexton Klett Brennand
Wilbur&Mary Vandyke
February 16, 2012
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
February 16, 2012
Debbie, Becky and the Weirich Family: I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Janice Amstutz
Karla Diglaw
February 16, 2012
Becky, our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Don & Karla
February 16, 2012
Our deepest sympathy on your fathers death.
Jim & Martha Crawford
Brenda Pace
February 16, 2012
We extend our deepest sympathy to the Weirich family. Especially to Becky and Mark. So sorry for your loss my friend. Our prayers are with you today. Love and hugs.
Steve and Brenda Pace
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