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Richard Raitt Obituary
January 12, 1924 - October 28, 2024
Richard C. "Dick" Raitt, age 100, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at David Place in David City.
Graveside services with Military Honors by The American Legion Kregger Post 125 Honor Guard will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2024, in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Rising City.
Richard C. Raitt was born January 12, 1924, to Claude and Tillie (Curry) Raitt on the farm in rural Butler County. He attended and graduated from Rising City High School. Following graduation, Dick enlisted in the US Navy, where he served his country in World War II on the USS Hovenweep where he sailed the seas, crossing the equator. One of his favorite stories that he would tell, was about his grandfather serving as a Scottish Seafaring Captain. Following the end of the war, Dick was honorably discharged and returned home. On December 21, 1947, Dick was united in marriage to Fairy Elizabeth Pahl in David City.
One thing Dick took extreme pride in was farming, often bragging about his "perfect" team of horses the family used to farm the ground they owned. Dick continued farming his whole entire life seeing many changes within the industry.
Dick is survived by: Wife: Fairy Raitt of David City, Son: Merlyn Raitt of Rising City, and Special friends: Tom (Rose Ann) Hayes and family.
He is preceded in death by:Parents, In-laws: Ernest (Irma) Pahl, and Siblings: Irene, Clarabell, and Dean.
Arrangements are with McKown Funeral Home.
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Marianne Raitt
January 6, 2025
I never got to know Dick very well, would love to have known him better but never got the chance as I was working and trying to make ends meet. He was very kind to me and gave me some Raitt photos and info which I truly appreciated. I hope to meet his wife and son if time permits. Love to all, you had great man who loved you. Your 2nd cousin, Marianne Raitt
Marianne Raitt
November 13, 2024
So very sorry to read that Dick has left us and went to a much better place to enjoy with his friends and famiy. I met Dick when I lived in Columbus but never saw him very often. He was my family, my father and Dick were cousins. Hope to meet you soon and visit with you. Marianne Raitt
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