Richard Lee Stopher, 67, died at 10:30pm November 26, 2009 at The Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus Ohio.
He was born August 11, 1942 in Delphos to Gilbert and Edna Ditto Stopher, who preceded him in death. On July 16, 1966 he married Phyllis Glancy who survives in Elida
Mr. Stopher retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a personnel director. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, serving in Japan and at Paris Island. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids and spending time outside. He was a Buckeye fan and loved the holiday season and his best friend “Smokey the Dog.” He was a member of West Side Methodist Church and the American Legion in Lima.
Survivors include a son, Andrew Stopher of Elida; three daughters, Stephanie (Steve Krites) Stopher of Lima, Jodi (William Lotz) Stopher of cridersville, and Krista (Kevin) Jones of Elida: six grandchildren, Torrye, Dylin, Dravyn, Bryn, Corbyn and Bractyn; and special friends, Mike and Angie Hosterman. He was preceded in death by two sons, Todd and Eric Stopher; a brother, Rodger Stopher ; and a sister Dorothy Bardo.
Services will begin at 11am Monday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. The Rev William Cronk will officiate. Burial will be in Trio Cemetery, Columbus Grove. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to West Side Methodist Church.
Michael Frysinger (Frysinger)
Another good guy we played many a baseball games together. Rest in peace.
Ray Shaner
Ray Shaner
ELIDA – RICHARD LEE STOPHER
Richard Lee Stopher, 67, died at 10:30pm November 26, 2009 at The Ohio State Medical Center, Columbus Ohio.
He was born August 11, 1942 in Delphos to Gilbert and Edna Ditto Stopher, who preceded him in death. On July 16, 1966 he married Phyllis Glancy who survives in Elida
Mr. Stopher retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a personnel director. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, serving in Japan and at Paris Island. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids and spending time outside. He was a Buckeye fan and loved the holiday season and his best friend “Smokey the Dog.” He was a member of West Side Methodist Church and the American Legion in Lima.
Survivors include a son, Andrew Stopher of Elida; three daughters, Stephanie (Steve Krites) Stopher of Lima, Jodi (William Lotz) Stopher of cridersville, and Krista (Kevin) Jones of Elida: six grandchildren, Torrye, Dylin, Dravyn, Bryn, Corbyn and Bractyn; and special friends, Mike and Angie Hosterman. He was preceded in death by two sons, Todd and Eric Stopher; a brother, Rodger Stopher ; and a sister Dorothy Bardo.
Services will begin at 11am Monday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. The Rev William Cronk will officiate. Burial will be in Trio Cemetery, Columbus Grove. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm today at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to West Side Methodist Church.