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Richard Horch Obituary
Born March 10, 1927, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Fred and Wilda Horch.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Florence Horch; son David Horch (Rebecca); daughters Dianne Stull and Drue McAllister (Brian); daughter-in-law Kaylie Horch; stepson Gregg Riebesehl (Karen); grandchildren Timothy and Andrew Stull, Jessica and Kelsey Horch, and Mia and Mason Horch; great-grandchildren Noah and Chase Stull; niece Jeanette (Horch) Ellisor; stepgrandchildren Amanda and Derek Riebesehl; and sister-in-law Sara Horch.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Dan; son Douglas; granddaughter Lindsay Stull; and first wife Dolores Noland Horch.
During the course of his career, he served as director of personnel services at Princeton University and held similar positions at RCA, Marriott and Frederick Electronics.
He served as president of the school board in Lawrenceville, N.J., where he was instrumental in the building of Lawrenceville High School.
He was a member of the Kiwanis Club in Frederick, Md., and Augusta, Maine, for many years, and served as a deacon of the Lawrenceville Presbyterian Church.
He was most recently a member of the Englewood United Methodist Church.
Dick was an accomplished golfer as well as an unrelenting fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes.
A memorial service for close family and friends will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions in Richard's memory may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
Online condolences may be expressed to www.stauferfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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February 4, 2012
To Florence and family our prayers and thoughts go to you. Fond memories of living at Camp Yukon renting a house, boating,and more! David Neill and family Maine to Florida
Stanley Painter
February 2, 2012
Rest in peace---I recall how much you enjoyed Maine summers. Dr. Painter
Scott Dow
February 2, 2012
Fondly remembered by a fellow Kiwanian.
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