Richard R. Lytle Sr.

Richard Ross Lytle Sr., 97, of Warren, died on Thursday evening, October 6, 2016 at Gillette Nursing Home in Warren. Richard was born on June 21, 1919 in Dorset, Ohio a son of the late Ross and Leila (Ferber) Lytle. Richard was drafted in the United States Navy, serving his country during WWII for 18 months. After returning home from the war, he worked as a Die Setter for Packard Electric retiring in 1982. Richard was a handy man, who built his own home. He enjoyed spending time in his vegetable garden, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and camping. He leaves behind his children; Carol (Jim) Workley, of Warren, Georgia Lytle, of Warren, Richard R. Lytle Jr., of Cortland, James E. (Mary Jo) Lytle, of Cortland and Roger (Rae Lynn) Lytle, of N. Bloomfield, 11 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren. Besides his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife and best friend, the late Florence (Oswald) Lytle, whom he married on August 15, 1940. Florence died on November 27, 2008 after 68 wonderful years of marriage. Richard was also preceded in death by a sister Anna McMillan and a daughter-in-law Donna. Family and friends may call Monday, October 10, 2016 from 11:00 am to 1:00pm at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Roberts-Clark Chapel, 180 Garfield Dr. Warren. Funeral services will begin at 1:00pm with Pastor DennisRinehart celebrating Richard's life. Interment will take place at Meadowbrook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to The Warren Family Mission, 155 Tod Ave. NW Warren, OH 44485 or Gillette Nursing Home, 3310 Elm Rd NE, Warren, OH 44483.