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Richard High Obituary
LIMA -- Richard Dean High, age 68 of Lima, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by family, Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 6:12 p.m., in the emergency room of Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center.
He was born March 5, 1956, in Lima, to Ralph and Catherine (Gudakunst) High who preceded him in death. On July 12, 1986, he married Kimberly Staley who survives.
Also surviving are their children: Brittany (Clayton) Leimeister of Lima, Brandon (Rebecca) High of Sarasota, FL, and Bridgette (Jarrod) Klay of Bluffton; their grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Creighton, Beckett, Kate and Leah; his brothers, Robert (Kim) High and Randall (Lisa) High both of Lima; his father- and mother-in-law, Gary & Barbara Staley of Harrod; five brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; thirty nieces and nephews and fifteen great nieces and great nephews.
He was a 1974 graduate of Lima Senior High School. He graduated from the Police Academy in 1976 and had been a member of the Allen County Sheriff's office since 1976, currently serving as a special deputy. He was a sales representative for Imperial Dade. He was a devoted member of Lima Baptist Temple, where he was involved with the lighting and sound for 50 years. He willingly served Temple Christian School for 40 years and in 2023 he and his brother, Bob, received the 2023 Temple Christian School Mary Brown Service Award. He thoroughly enjoyed boating at Dale Hollow Lake. He loved driving the boat and pulling his family on skis and tubes. He loved his family deeply and was known by his friends and throughout the community as being helpful and generous with his time and talents.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the Lima Baptist Temple, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. His funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at the Lima Baptist Temple, with Rev. Gary Hohman officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions may be made to Temple Christian School, 982 Brower Rd., Lima, OH 45801.
The Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services is honored to serve the High Family.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard High
Bonnie Dalrymple
June 18, 2024
Richard was one of the friends that were
Janet (Moore) Spencer
April 9, 2024
Dick was a very upstanding man. He loved the Lord and his family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jim Katzenmeyer
April 9, 2024
Bob and Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I am very sorry for your loss. Peace be with you.
Don Spyker
April 9, 2024
To the High family.I am so sorry for your loss.I will always remember the days being waited on by the twins at Siferd Hossellnan and as customers at our family restaurant.They were the most friendly guys!I know Dick will be sadly missed. Donnie Spyker Columbus ,Oh
Mike Amy Mitchell
April 8, 2024
Prayers go out to the family he was a amazing Godly man with integrity And will be truly missed.
Renee Pranses
April 8, 2024
So sorry to hear of Richard´s passing! Lisa and Randy, my thoughts go out to you! Your parents were me such great people who raised a fine family with good beliefs! That was all a part of my life long ago, but as fun today as the memories of the past! Keep all those good memories alive and your family will be so fine! Love you all! Renee Pranses
Bryan Smith
April 8, 2024
My deepest condolences go out to the High family. I have known Dick for about 15 years and I am proud to say that he and his brother Bob are truly the two best friends a man could ask for. Dick had a very kind and generous heart and would go out of his way to help anyone even a stranger. His fun and energetic attitude and positive outlook on everything in life was inspiring to anyone who spent time with him. We had so many great memories with Dick and he will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Marvin and Jeannine Zwiebel
April 7, 2024
What a wonderful legacy Dick leaves behind. He touched so many lives with his willingness to be there for you. God will certainly say "well done my good and faithful servant." He dedicated his life in service to others. So many hours in setting up for the many programs presented at TCS and LBT... never complained but always worked his schedule around the need! What a privilege and blessing to have know him. Praying for his precious family during this difficult time.
Bob George
April 7, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow, and the love of Jesus Christ be with you always.
Denise (Brown) Luchnenko
April 7, 2024
Kim and family and Bob. I am so sorry to see this news. May the love and peace of our Savior Jesus Christ hold you in his arms as you mourn Richard.
Debra Kizer
April 6, 2024
Randy and Lisa so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around your entire family and bring you comfort at this sad time.
Vicki Tenwalde
April 6, 2024
I am so sorry to hear that Dick has passed, my heartfelt condolences to the family. He will be missed greatly. God bless you all.
Carolyn Kilgore
April 6, 2024
Sympathy to the High family..Dick will be greatly missed but is in his Heavenly home ... Carolyn Kilgore
(Dwane Sherrick´s sister)
Steve Teutsch
April 6, 2024
You can never say too much about a friend. Dick was one of those good friends since 1972. I´m proud to say he even considered ME to be one of his friends. Bob knows and I hope he will tell Dick´s family the good stories if my name comes up. But for now, to Dick´s family, the sorrow will eventually get easier. The pride will replace it and you should have alot of that because Dick set that bar high for you to live up to. You should be extremely proud of the way he lived and what he accomplished with his time with us.
Cindy (Crawford) Wall
April 6, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful man. I went to school, middle and high school, with Bob and his twin brother Richard. I remember Bob, and Richard, all so well. He was funny, kind, generous, and a very nice person. Bob will be greatly missed by everyone. May God watch over and be with you and your families at this time as you go forward. May Bob RIP. May God bless you all.
Tom Sheila McNamara
April 6, 2024
Our sincere condolences to all of the High family. We have both known Dick for 40+ years from the sheriff's dept. We can't express how much we enjoyed being around Dick, he was always so upbeat and pleasant. We were lucky enough to run into him at lunch a couple of times when in Lima visiting during the past few years and got to enjoy his company. We are very sorry for your loss and have you in our prayers.
Joe and Lynn Hunt
April 6, 2024
Kimberly and family
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing.
I've known Dick for probablely 50 years. He was a good guy. always easy going and friendly. He will be missed. Please know that we will be praying for you and family for comfort and peace at this most difficult time knowing we will see him again soon. Joe and Lynn Hunt
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