1926
Richard
2017
Richard Carlyle Arthur
May 28, 1926 — January 24, 2017
Richard Carlyle Arthur,
90, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos.
Richard was born on May 28, 1926, in Allen County, to the late Watkin and Margaret (Paul) Arthur. On April 7, 1948, in Eaton, he married Donna J. (Blymyer) Arthur. She preceded him in death on July 18, 2015.
Richard was active in farming for most of his life, and was also a Ford Motor Company retiree. He was a member of Gomer Congregational Church in Gomer.
He is survived by two daughters, Suzanne (Lynn) Metzger of Gomer and Cheryl (Dave) Craig of Elida; four grandchildren, Lisa (Mike) Coonfare, Matt Metzger, Cory Craig and Kaitlin Craig; four great grandchildren, Jaden Coonfare, Grady Coonfare, Madison Coonfare and Raella Craig.
He was preceded in death by his sister Mildred Walters.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Pike Run Cemetery. Pastor Jim Wilder will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gomer Congregational Church, 7350 Gomer Rd., Gomer, Ohio 45809.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
90, died on Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos.
Richard was born on May 28, 1926, in Allen County, to the late Watkin and Margaret (Paul) Arthur. On April 7, 1948, in Eaton, he married Donna J. (Blymyer) Arthur. She preceded him in death on July 18, 2015.
Richard was active in farming for most of his life, and was also a Ford Motor Company retiree. He was a member of Gomer Congregational Church in Gomer.
He is survived by two daughters, Suzanne (Lynn) Metzger of Gomer and Cheryl (Dave) Craig of Elida; four grandchildren, Lisa (Mike) Coonfare, Matt Metzger, Cory Craig and Kaitlin Craig; four great grandchildren, Jaden Coonfare, Grady Coonfare, Madison Coonfare and Raella Craig.
He was preceded in death by his sister Mildred Walters.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Pike Run Cemetery. Pastor Jim Wilder will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gomer Congregational Church, 7350 Gomer Rd., Gomer, Ohio 45809.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
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