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BELLEFONTAINE – Richard Eugene Ladd Sr., 85, of Bellefontaine, Ohio, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Ohio.
Richard was born March 28, 1931, in Bellefontaine, the son of Reverend James Wesley Ladd and Joy Francis (Williams) Ladd. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a carpenter by trade, worked for Body and Sons, Champaign County Courthouse and retired from Rinks in Bellefontaine. He loved singing, especially performing with an a cappella mens chorus that exibited their talents throughout Logan, Champaign, Clark, Allen and other counties throughout Ohio. He always felt at home and comfortable around people and was well known as a jokster as he loved to make people laugh. He liked solving word puzzles, enjoyed being a "fixer" and tinkering with electronics. Richard was a loving and compassionate person all through his life. He owned and cared for many cats and dogs, giving all a wonderful home. He loved his family, friends and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. As our hearts ache for the physical loss of him we will find solace knowing that he is now with God and at peace and for that we are grateful.
Richard is survived by his children, Janet (John Rogers) Ladd of Arlington, Va., James (Karen) Ladd of Dayton, Ohio, Denise Ladd of Potomac Falls, Va., Vera Johnson of St. Paul, Minn., Phyllis Montrose of Lima, Richard (Peggy) Ladd of Dayton, Ohio; stepdaughters, Laia Munns and Marie Munns, both of Columbus, Ohio; and stepsons, Eugene Munns of Florida and Charles Anthony Foreman of Alexandria, Va.; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sisters, Mozell Couts of Urbana and Janice Gray of Springfield; in addition to a host of nieces and nephews.
Richard is preceded in death his parents; by his wife Carolyn, who passed away Jan. 19, 1995; his siblings, Vera Stanhope, Freda Gaskins, Thelma Breaston, Marjorie Taylor, Juanita Robinson, Charles Ladd, Donald Ladd, Ann Marie Ladd and Wilbur Ladd.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016 in VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at the River of Life Church, 775 Washington Ave., Urbana, OH 43078 with Pastor Dan Leiker officiating. Inurnment will be held at the families convenience in the Mausloeum at Bellefontaine Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Melinda Worthen
May 10, 2016
I worked with Mr. Ladd at the Champaign County Courthouse. He was always teasing me and making me laugh. I enjoyed working with him and missed him when he moved on. He also built the fireplace in my home when it was owned by the previous couple. I am so sorry for your loss...
May 10, 2016
Richard Ladd was a good, good man. He and I shared many moments and values together as he worked at the Champaign County Courthouse and other buildings. He shared some of his many talents with us, was always willing and cheerful. We would all do well to emulate him. I hope to get to meet with him again. Phil McCullough, fmr. Co. Commisioner
Debb & Greg Vickers
May 9, 2016
Mr. Ladd will be missed by many. I always had a smile on my face when he was around...he had that effect on you. He was kind and I enjoyed listening to his stories.
May 9, 2016
I worked for Champaign County during some of the years that Dick was there . We talked often,drank several cups of coffee together before the shift. Always a respectable man. RIP Dick. Skip Deane
May 7, 2016
Cheryl Garland I remember Mr. Ladd as a kind person. He was true gentlemen. God Bless family and friends.
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