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Richard Shipston Obituary
1947 - 2020
Richard Allan Shipston, 72, passed away on August 27, 2020 at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Morristown, NJ on September 26, 1947. He leaves his sister, Judy (Joe) Keener; his niece, Beth (John) Laflumboise (Joey and Samantha); nephews, Matt (Jadranka) Keener (Naomi) and Alan (Daria) Keener (Maya and Evie). He also leaves many lifelong friends and a special someone who will all miss him always. No Public Services will be held at this time. A Celebration of Life will be planned in a year in Florida, where he lived most of his life. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, Worthington. For more information and to leave condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.
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Rita
September 2, 2021
I believe you are everywhere now, a part of all that is.
Rita Bernzott
August 9, 2021
I still miss you to the extreme...
Juliette Gorman Smookler
July 31, 2021
Prayers for you Rich, you were a great friend and companion in our younger years. So smart and mature for a 19- 20 yr old. We had a blast. God rest your soul in peace as you deserve.
Rita Bernzott
September 6, 2020
I will forever and forever, miss you.
Thank you for filling my world with so much color! I love you...
Rita Bernzott
September 6, 2020
I will forever and forever, miss you.
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