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Richard J. Richardson Sr.

Richard J. Richardson Sr., 69, of Delphos, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born June 30, 1945, in Delphos, the son of Walter and Dorothy (Dunlap) Richardson, who both preceded him in death. On June 10, 1967, he married Helen L. (Jewell) Richardson, who survives in Delphos.

Other survivors include two sons, Richard (Michelle) Richardson Jr. and Robert “Bob” (Lisa Harshman) Richardson, both of Delphos; a daughter, Dianna (Murray) MacGregor of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers, William Richardson of Delphos and Frank Richardson of LaGrange, Indiana; a sister, Shirley (Duane) Kimmey of Middle Point; 20 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A sister, Clara Jane; and one brother, Charles L. Richardson, as well as three infant brothers, also preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, February 23, at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos, with Pastor Dan Eaton officiating. Burial will follow in Salem Mennonite Cemetery in Elida.

Calling hours are from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday, February 22, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: To the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.harterandschier.com. To view the funeral online, visit the above website at the time of the service (password: webcast9).

POSTED: 02/18/15 at 10:04 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries