Richard Austin Church Jr. Obituary
The world bids farewell to Richard Austin Church Jr. of Delaware, Ohio, departing on July 13, 2024 at the age of 89. Richard leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Austin and Maude Church (Zickafoose); his wife Nancy Church; his parents-in-law, James and Lula Grace Sidenstricker; and his son Johnny Church.
He is survived by: his children, Lynn Karbowski of Port Edwards, WI, Stephanie Stover (James) of Ashley, OH, Melinda Clendineng (Dave) of Hilliard, OH, Amy Knoll (Kurt) of Lafayette, IN, David Church (Daun) of Ostrander, OH, James Church (Rachel) of Delaware, OH, Ruth (Adam) and Young of Delaware, OH; his siblings, Kay Mahaffey of Mt. Vernon, OH, Jean Kopfstein (Vince) of Wadsworth, OH and Charles (Karen) Church; and his sister-in-law Rosemary (Bob) Cox. He is also survived by 32 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed towards the missions fund at Calvary Bible Baptist Church (https://calvarymarion.com) or to Paul and Carol Bramsen, in care of Christian Missions in Many Lands (https://www.cmml.us).
