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Richard Blake Obituary
Richard M. Blake, age 84, Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Born June 17, 1933 in Hartford, CT son of the late Sylvester and Mabel (Kelly) Blake. Also preceded in death by his brother Sylvester Blake, brother-in-law Thomas Parsons. Richard was a Veteran US Army. A Graduate of Bexley High School Class of 1949 and received his Bachelors Degree in Finance from Miami University in 1953. Attended the Wharton School of Business from 1969 and 1970 where he returned as a guest lecturer from 1981 – 1982. He retired as Senior Executive Vice-president and on the Board of Directors for the Ohio Company in 1989 after 28 years of service. He served on the National Securities Industry Assoc. He served on several Boards of Directors including Insurance Ohio, Ohio Equities, Brodhead Garrett, Taylor Woodcraft, and the Cardinal Fund. He enjoyed golfing, boating and traveling. Member of Muirfield Village Golf Club, Muirfield Country Club, and Palm Aire CC. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Vera (Redman) Blake; children, Richard (Tracy) Blake, Denise Staffilino, Brian (Sheryl) Blake and Brad (Kim) Blake; grandchildren, Bridget, Erin, Hannah, Mckenzie, Sarah, Spencer and Shannon; great-grandchildren, Reagan, Brantley and Naomi; sister, Ann Parsons; brothers, Robert (Ditty) Blake and Stephen (Katherine) Blake. Friends may call 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Egan-Ryan Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 4661 Kenny Rd. Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday at St. Brigid of Kildare Church. Burial Dublin Cemetery.
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Dan Blank
March 16, 2018
Bigger than life, positive attitude and dignified in actions.... this defines a truly special human being who changed the world for the better! So generous with his time in helping others succeed! RIP Dick... already missed by many
February 20, 2018
Dick and I shared many rounds of golf, stories and a Manhatten or two at Palm Aire C.C. He is already missed.
Until we meet again, Here's to you my friend.
Roland Tetrault
Jennifer Herrmann
February 3, 2018
Mr. Blake was one of a kind and a true servant of all who crossed his path. An outstanding husband to lovely Vera and a wonderful father to his 4 children. And a great first boss who taught me so much about the world of work. I feel honored to call him friend. God Bless all the Blakes...you will carry your Dad in the palm of your hand until you meet him again. Peace and Prayers.
February 1, 2018
Dick and I have been friends for 66 years. We met in Bexley High School and it was during those years that I got to know his family and they took me in as one of their own. I was privileged to introduce Dick and Vera at Miami University while we were students and they took it from there. We share a lifetime of good memories. I will miss the big guy. Goodbye, friend until we meet again.
Bill Purdy
Ben Nicola
February 1, 2018
A man of dignity and honor. Leader and cheerleader brought thebest out of his staff. Generous to a fault but always striving to do his best. Loving father, husband and Friend. Will be missed..
Ben NICOLA
Fleming Island, Fla.
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