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Richard Penny Obituary
WEST MILTON — Richard E. Penny, 85, of West Milton, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Grace Brethren Village, Englewood. He was born July 6, 1929, in Vandalia, to the late Orville D. and Iva Marie (Sproat) Penny. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice A. (Kress) Penny in 2007.
Mr. Penny will be missed and remembered by a daughter, Shawn (David) Reintjes of Jacksonville, N.C.; a son, Richard Scott (Julie) Penny of West Milton; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a sister, Alice (Dick) Beck of Laura; and a brother-in-law, Bob Ditmer of Piqua. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Doris Ditmer; and a brother, Eugene Shefbuck.
Dick served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, attaining the rank of Master Sergeant. He retired from GM/Delco Moraine and enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, at Hale-Sarver Family Funeral Home, 284 N. Miami St., West Milton. Burial will follow in Potsdam Cemetery, where military honors will be conducted. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.
Online memories may be left for the family at hale-sarver.com.
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June 23, 2015
Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time (Psalm 29:11)
Vicki Hey, RN
June 23, 2015
I was blessed to be one of his RN's at GBV who cared for him. When I brought him his morning pills, he would always be smiling and have a funny story. He created the "Men's Club" table in the dining room for the men to eat meals together or just have a cup of coffee and conversation. They certainly were out numbered by the women. I will miss you Mr Richard. Thank you for touching our lifes. Praying for your family through this time.
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