Richard T Muenzenmayer Jr.

Richard T Muenzenmayer Jr. obituary

Richard T Muenzenmayer Jr.

Richard Muenzenmayer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory - Greenfield on Nov. 23, 2025.

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GREENFIELD - Richard T. Muenzenmayer Jr., age 81, of Greenfield, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 25, 1944, to Richard Theodore Muenzenmayer Sr. & Marie (Geel) Muenzenmayer. He graduated from Avon Lake High School in Ohio and then went on to serve in the U.S. Navy. He married Denise (Roman) Muenzenmayer on June 25, 1994, in Lodi, Ohio.

He was a trucker for 41 years. Racing was his life. He loved Jeff Gordon, Nascar, and Indy Cars.

He is survived by his wife, Denise Muenzenmayer; sons Denis Muenzenmayer, David Muenzenmayer, and Christopher Thomas; daughters Marijo (Phil) Creighton, Kelli (Christopher) Elswick, and Adrienne Regovich; grandchildren Stephanie, Austin, Donivan, Karsyn, and Nolan; and great-grandchild Raegan. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Kenneth Muenzenmayer; sister Rosemary Odom, and granddaughter Ashlyn Elswick.

Arrangements are being handled by Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory in Greenfield.

Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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