LIMA — Richard Carlyle Painter, 74, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Lima Manor Nursing Home. Richard was born August 18, 1943 in Allen County, Ohio to William and Dortha (Grant) Painter, who preceded him in death. On July 3, 1963, he married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Lou (Orpurt) Painter who survives in Lima.
Richard graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1961. He worked at Terry & Jack Neon Sign Company for 43 years. He was a member of the IBEW Local 32 and NEBF.
Richard loved classic cars, Ohio State and riding his bike around town. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, his many nieces and nephews and of course his dearest friends.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his two sons, Richard Painter, Jr., Jason (Heather) Painter, his daughter, Rebecca Painter, and four grandsons, Chase and Mason Painter, Dylan and Tyler Grant. Also surviving are two sisters, Deloris Rhodes and Shirley (Bill) McLaughlin, in-laws, Phil and Lenny Orpurt, Liz (Ross) Hunt and Nancy Eagy, and most definitely not to forget his two dogs Maggie and Bella.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Jack Painter, sister and brother-in-law Barb and Dwayne Johnson; in-laws Dennis Orpurt, Doris Orpurt, Walt Rhodes and Jill Painter.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME, Steve Rhodes, officiating with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Family and friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2017 at SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME.
Ray Shaner
Richard Painter
LIMA — Richard Carlyle Painter, 74, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Lima Manor Nursing Home. Richard was born August 18, 1943 in Allen County, Ohio to William and Dortha (Grant) Painter, who preceded him in death. On July 3, 1963, he married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Lou (Orpurt) Painter who survives in Lima.
Richard graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1961. He worked at Terry & Jack Neon Sign Company for 43 years. He was a member of the IBEW Local 32 and NEBF.
Richard loved classic cars, Ohio State and riding his bike around town. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, his many nieces and nephews and of course his dearest friends.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his two sons, Richard Painter, Jr., Jason (Heather) Painter, his daughter, Rebecca Painter, and four grandsons, Chase and Mason Painter, Dylan and Tyler Grant. Also surviving are two sisters, Deloris Rhodes and Shirley (Bill) McLaughlin, in-laws, Phil and Lenny Orpurt, Liz (Ross) Hunt and Nancy Eagy, and most definitely not to forget his two dogs Maggie and Bella.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Jack Painter, sister and brother-in-law Barb and Dwayne Johnson; in-laws Dennis Orpurt, Doris Orpurt, Walt Rhodes and Jill Painter.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME, Steve Rhodes, officiating with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Family and friends may call 4-8 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2017 at SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME.
Memorial contributions can be made to Marimor Industries. Online condolences can be left at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com.