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LIMA — Richard Carlyle Painter, 74, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Lima Manor Nursing Home. Richard was born August 18, 1943 in Allen County, Ohio to William and Dortha (Grant) Painter, who preceded him in death. On July 3, 1963, he married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Lou (Orpurt) Painter who survives in Lima.
Richard graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1961. He worked at Terry & Jack Neon Sign Company for 43 years. He was a member of the IBEW Local 32 and NEBF.
Richard loved classic cars, Ohio State and riding his bike around town. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, his many nieces and nephews and of course his dearest friends.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his two sons, Richard Painter, Jr., Jason (Heather) Painter, his daughter, Rebecca Painter, and four grandsons, Chase and Mason Painter, Dylan and Tyler Grant. Also surviving are two sisters, Deloris Rhodes and Shirley (Bill) McLaughlin, in-laws, Phil and Lenny Orpurt, Liz (Ross) Hunt and Nancy Eagy, and most definitely not to forget his two dogs Maggie and Bella.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Jack Painter, sister and brother-in-law Barb and Dwayne Johnson; in-laws Dennis Orpurt, Doris Orpurt, Walt Rhodes and Jill Painter.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME, Steve Rhodes, officiating with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Family and friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2017 at SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME.
Memorial contributions can be made to Marimor Industries. Online condolences can be left at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Painter
November 22, 2017
Mary
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Please know that you and family are in our prays.
Joe and Lynn Hunt
November 21, 2017
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was a great guy. I have known him all my life. I will miss talking to him at the Lincoln Park Reunions. He always had a smile on his face. He is in Heaven laughing, dancing and looking over all of us. God Bless you. Sincerely Judy (Leatherman) O'Neil
November 21, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss...Dick was a great guy. Always made you feel welcome and always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
Nathan, Melissa and Jadzia Marshall
Lonnie and Sandy Prater
November 20, 2017
To Mary and the entire Painter family our condolences to you all. We have often thought about Dick over the years. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. All the best Lonnie and Sandy Prater. Fugitives 1964
paul w pierson jr
November 20, 2017
Mary I came to pay my respects ,but unable to stand very long. did want to talk to you .if you can remember me . I had the garage where dick and bill practiced their music on Sundays . my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
November 20, 2017
To Mary&family, Dick was the best.GOD BLESS. Prays, BOB&PATTY KARCHER.
Kathie and Lynn Crites
November 20, 2017
So sorry for your loss Mary, we all had some great times.
John and Nancy Young
November 19, 2017
Mary,Rick,Becky and Jason,
Nancy and I are so sorry.... and please know that everyone of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
He was a great husband and father!
I will always remember Dick taking the time to play catch with me when you and he would get together with my mom and dad to play cards...AND even to this day, still remember asking him to coach our baseball team for 5th and 6th grade at Longfellow.
Its amazing that we became neighbors! Dick was always so meticulous when it came to everything he did. I would get a kick out of watching him mow the yard and pick up every leaf or blade of grass that the mower did not catch.
Most of all I will miss our catch up backyard talks!!
Mary, I have personally always looked up to Dick and it will not be the same here on Yorkshire without our kind,thoughtful smiling neighbor and friend!! Love and Hugs...
Tony and Tina Joiner
November 19, 2017
Mary, although we met just about 5or 6 months ago we talked as if we had known each other for years. We send our condolences and prayers for strength and comfort your way to you and your beautiful family. The Bible says that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Heaven has truly gained another angel and Richard will always be watching over you. We love u dearly and God Bless you.
November 19, 2017
Dick will be remembered an icon of the East end. Keep playing your music & basketball. You will be missed! Meet you out front of Sonny's. Mary & family, so sorry for your loss.
Love, Denny & Tonia(Nanchoff) Hughes
Mike Melvin
November 19, 2017
Dick, keep smiling, keep dancing. That's what you seemed to do the most. Rest easy my friend. You were a great man, one of a kind!
November 19, 2017
Sorry to hear of your loss. Sending prayers to you and your family. Chris Conrad Hagerman.
Sue Chambers
November 19, 2017
Mary, so sad to hear that your husband passed away. Peace for you and your family.
Kathy Mortimer
November 19, 2017
Rick and Becky,
Your dad loved you very much. He was a very nice man and Is now with the Lord. So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Mortimer
Narda (Leist) Newland
November 19, 2017
Dear Mary & family, so sorry to hear of Dick's death. I remember the good times in the old neighborhood. Grew up with all the Painter and Grant kids. May the grace of our Lord be with you in this time of grief. Remember all the memories you made and the good times. God be with you.
Tom Mangette
November 19, 2017
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I will always remember him as a rock in our shaky days at Lincoln Park.
Phyllis Jordan
November 19, 2017
Mary & family- going back a few years, my siblings and I grew up on Wayne St. with this wonderful family then after John and I married my kids grew up with yours. Love this whole family. Dick always had a smile..May God Bless You during this time of loss.
Jennifer Williams
November 18, 2017
Sorry for your lost.
Nancy Buchanan-Harper
November 18, 2017
Dear Mary Lou and all the family thinking of you sincerely. May all of your precious memories sustain you now and forever more. With deepest sympathy and love. We have been friends and classmates for many years.
Ginny Stedke
November 18, 2017
Mary and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Dick was such a wonderful man and always had a smile on his face. He was greatly loved and will be missed by all. Sending prayers. Love you.
November 18, 2017
Dear Mary and Family, our sympathies go out to you on the loss of Dick. He was a good neighbor, always friendly, smiling and helpful. He was a gentle giant. Ben and Patty Diepenbrock
Michele Wassink (Nungester)
November 18, 2017
While I haven't seen you in decades Mary, you hold a place in my heart. I pray that Lord will give you an overwhelming sense of His presence, comfort and peace.
Jamie Wagner
November 18, 2017
So very sorry for your loss- love, hugs and prayers.
November 18, 2017
Dearest Mary.....can't begin to tell you how sorry I am. I know you Know how fond our family was of you,and Dick Prayers to the family Love to you,,,,Gerry Koch
Jean Ann Butler
November 17, 2017
So Sorry for your Loss Mary praying for the family
Jean Ann Orpurt Adams Butler
Susan Pneuman
November 17, 2017
Mary and family. Our sympathies and prayers are with you at this time. I wish I could be there to give you a hug but we send our love your way. Love the Pneuman Family
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