Richard L Blair's Obituary
Richard L. Blair, 76 of Elyria, died February 18, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born January 10, 1939 in Berea where he lived until at the age of 7 moving to Elyria. Richard was a 1958 graduate of Elyria High School and employed for 32 years at Ford Motor Company, Lorain, retiring in 1993. He was a life member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Elyria where he was a former altar boy. Shopping for his remodeling and decorating projects were an enjoyable pastime. Other interests included tending his rose garden, fishing, camping, boating and reading. He was knowledgeable regarding current events and passionate when discussing politics. He loved traveling, his dogs and cooking and entertaining, especially for family gatherings during the holidays.
Richard is survived by his wife of 36 years, Karen L. Blair; children Susan (Mark) Blair-McKinley of Amherst and Mark (Jessica) Blair of Perrysburg, OH; stepchildren Katherine Inderrieden, Mary (Randy) Mizen-Bruce, John (Cheryl) McKenna, all of Elyria and Pauline McKenna of Ann Arbor, MI; grandchildren Tiana, Alex, Katie, James, Jacob, Brittany, Paul, Hayley, Julia and Emily; great grandchildren Peyton, Carter, Adam and Aubrianna and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Gwendolyn Blair and a sister Molly Rader.
Friends will be received Sunday, February 22, 2015 from noon to 2:00 P.M. at Dicken Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 323 Middle Ave. Elyria. A service will follow at 2:30 P.M. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 300 Third St., Elyria with Reverend June Hardy Dorsey, Rector officiating. A burial service will be Monday, February 23, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at Sunset Memorial Park, North Olmsted, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
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