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Richard L. Fyffe

1954 - 2016

BORN

1954

DIED

2016

Richard Fyffe Obituary

Fyffe Richard L. Fyffe "Dick" "Nick", age 61, of Anthem, AZ previously from Springfield, Ohio passed away unexpectedly January 2, 2016. A loving caring and compassionate person; admired and loved by all those fortunate enough to have known him. He will be missed by all who cared so deeply for him. He graduated from Springfield North High School in 1973. He retired from Lucent Technology in 2002 as a Territory Manager. He was also an ordained Interfaith Peace Minister with Beloved Community in Sedona, AZ in 2010. He was born December 2, 1954 to the late Kulie and Betty Lou (Burks) Fyffe in Springfield, OH. He is survived by husband, Brian McCauley of Anthem, AZ; best friend and caregiver, Pat Long; sister, Elizabeth Hoppes of Vero Beach, FL; sister, Patsy (Mike) Hune of Galloway, OH; sister, Susan (Rob) Byrum of Enon; and brother, Tom (Freda) of Springfield; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He also was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Grace Lutheran Church, 1801 St. Paris Pike, Springfield, OH 45504 by Pastor Daniel Powell beginning at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to your local Humane Society.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 15 to Jan. 18, 2016.

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Margaret Schief

January 22, 2016

Remembering all the fun times & pizza challenges for North & Catholic Central High School Basketball games. GREAT neighbors - lived next door to the Fyffe's on Maiden Lane. So sorry to hear of Dickie's passing. Prayers for your entire family.

Pam Reese-Crouse

January 18, 2016

I pray peace for the family. I know Richard will be greatly missed!!

January 18, 2016

Dickie and I were in High school together. I was a couple years older so we only schooled together one year. However, in that year I remember a fine, kind and friendly person. I liked him immediately. So very sorry for your loss.
Denise Downs Sutherland

Linda Kunkle (Taber)

January 17, 2016

So sorry to hear about your loss. I remember all the good times we had when we were all younger and got together.

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