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2016
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Richard Fidler Obituary
He was born June 24, 1933, in Buchtel, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Agnes Gilian Fidler.
The Lord came first in his life; he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather; he was a U.S. Army veteran; he was a former employee of the New Straitsville brick yard, Metalbestos of Logan, Peabody Coal Company and retired from Diamond Power in Lancaster.
He is survived by his wife of over 59 years, Mary Kathryn Stephenson Fidler; son, Richard (Tina) Fidler of St. Paris; daughter, Karen (Max) Brandon of Logan; granddaughter, Andrea Brandon; grandsons, Kyle (Alyssa) Brandon, all of Logan and Clayton Fidler and Kevin Fidler, both of St. Paris; great-granddaughter, Harper Avery Brandon; brothers, Harley (Donna) Fidler and Roger (Shelby) Fidler; sisters, Janet Call and Sharon (Roger) Gillian; several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Hayden, Gilberta Graham and infant sister, Virginia Fidler.
Private family services were held. Interment was in Beech Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements were by the J.E. Humphrey Funeral Home of Shawnee.
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Ed & Amy Swart
August 9, 2020
Blessings to your family. Ed worked with Dick at Metalbestos and was sorry to get this message. Many good memories to sustain you.
Jessica, Jacob, Ryan and Caleb Bray/Green
July 25, 2016
God Bless
penny bray
July 25, 2016
Prayers to you and your family. Dick Will always be in our heart's with his smile and kindness.
penny bray
July 24, 2016
God Bless, Prayers to all.
paul love
July 22, 2016
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
July 22, 2016
Mrs. Fidler, so sorry for your loss. He was doing what he liked and now he is at home. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Ruth
Melissa Grannon
July 22, 2016
Dick it was a pleasure to have known you. RIP and Fly high in Heaven.
July 22, 2016
We pray that the Lord will comfort you all in this time of loss. We know that this is only a temporary separation as the hour is late and we will soon be reunited with the brethren who have gone on before. May the Lord comfort you at this time. Brother Jeff Funderburg and Family.
Sharon Littleton
July 22, 2016
Dearest Karen and family,
So very sorry for the loss of your father. Prayers of comfort for you all. May God's grace be showered upon you through this difficult time.
Debbie & Roger Hinerman
July 22, 2016
Karen, Max and family,
We are so very sorry to learn of the passing of your wonderful father. I did not know him well and hadn't seen him in years but I do remember how warm, friendly he was and always smiling.
Keeping you and your family in our hearts and prayers. Prayers of peace and comfort today and in the many difficult days ahead. God bless you.
Lis&curt Ludwick
July 21, 2016
Will sadly miss your smile and wave , may you rest in peace dick,
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