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ST. PARIS – Richard Lynn Brecount, 87 of St Paris, Ohio, died on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 at home with family at his side.
Richard was born on Nov. 4, 1938 in Champaign County to the late Ralph Fredrick Brecount and Helen Moneta (Mitchell) Brecount. Richard is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Brenda Brecount, in 2024.
After graduating from Johnson St. Paris High School in 1956, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Huachuca in Arizona. He retired from Navistar, Springfield, Ohio. Richard was a member of the Knights of Pythias.
He is preceded in death by his brother James Brecount, sister Sondra Eaton and brother-in-law, Kermit Eaton.
Surviving is his son Greg (Patricia) Brecount, daughters Shelley Brecount and Mindy Brecount; grandchildren, Lauren (Mark) Hall, Alyssa Fagan, sister-in-law, Sue Brecount, and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Richard enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing cards, fishing, hunting, shooting skeet, camping, spending quality time in nature, vacationing and most of all, enjoying hummingbirds with his wife, Brenda.
Graveside services will be held at Spring Grove Cemetery on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jeremy Spence officiating.
The interment of his loving wife, Brenda with Richard will occur at both of their wishes. May they forever enjoy a wonderful and loving afterlife together.
The family would like to thank Ohio's Hospice for their care and compassion.
Arrangements are in the care of ATKINS, SHIVELY & VERNON Funeral Home, St. Paris, Ohio.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Mindy Brecount
December 7, 2025
Dear Daddy,
I just poured my heart out and it all got deleted but, you were the BEST. You'll be missed terribly, loved forever, remembered very fondly.
You were the funniest, so hilarious!! You were so sweet, kind, giving and every good thing. So playful and full of fun!!
I remember the sledding w Alyssa when you were about 74 there at Harmon Park in town, especially for some reason.
Of course I hoped these days would never come but they do have to, and they suck.
I hope you are hiking heavens trails with Momma and Chuck and the other dogs as well as Nellie and Minnie!! Time for you to rest and for me to mourn.
Sending special love to the girls, Lauren and Alyssa, my cousin Lisa and other family as well. Take care!!
I will visit you, Momma and Chuck soon. What a loss. I love you all so much. All of you are so loved and I miss you.
Mindy
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