Richard K. Eleyet

Rickard K. “Dick” Eleyet, 84, of rural Van Wert, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2016, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.

He was born December 12, 1931, in Lebanon (Ohio), the son of Paul R. and Roselle L. (Miller) Eleyet, who both preceded her in death. On June 12, 1960, he married Patricia Sue (Ralston) Eleyet, who survives.

Other survivors include a sister, Carlita Hunter of Charlotte, North Carolina; several nieces and nephews; many great-nieces and nephews; and a great-great-niece and several great-great-nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, at First Presbyterian Church in Vann Wert, with the Rev. Hal Shafer officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, with graveside military honors rendered by combined units of American Legion Post 178 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803, both of Van Wert.

Visitation is from 9-11 a.m. Friday at the church.

Preferred memorials: First Presbyterian Church Choir.

Arrangements were handled by Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert.

Condolences may be expressed at www.cowanfuneralhome.com.