Richard Storch

Richard F. Storch, 92, of Hamler, Ohio, went to be with his Lord Tuesday afternoon, May 7, 2024, at the Mercy Defiance Hospital with his wife and daughters by his side. He was born on June 23, 1931, at home, where he still lived, in Henry County, to the late Rudolph and Amelia (Bartels) Storch. On September 22, 1956, he married Dorene Fischer at Zion Lutheran Church in Waterville, Ohio, and she survives. They were married for 67 years. Richard was a 1949 graduate of Hamler High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War with the 48th Fighter Squadron, 1950-1954. Richard and Dorene were partners for life as they farmed and raised three daughters together. Richard also owned his painting business from 1954-2001. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Hamler, Ohio, where he served in different church council positions over the years. He was also a member of American Legion Post #262. Richard enjoyed spending time with his family and attending and supporting the many grandchildren's activities over the years as well as maintaining his bountiful garden for many, many years. He was honored to have gone on the Flag City Honor Flight in September, 2017. He attended numerous Patrick Henry sporting events until his later years. He enjoyed following the youth in sports. He is survived by his wife, Dorene and son-in-law, Dale Gordon, (Avilla, IN) and daughters Marty (Tim) Behrman and Marsha (Rob) Bostelman (both Deshler, OH); 11 grandchildren, Adam (Elizabeth) Gordon, Alyssa Wade, Andrea (Austin) Magnuson, Aimee (Taylor) Kistel, Andrew (Sydney) Gordon, Sarah (Adam) Sarka, Kyle (Nicole) Behrman, Cole (Chelsea) Behrman, Justin (Elle Janes) Bostelman, Kylee Bostelman, and Troy (Veronica Chen) Bostelman; 6 step-grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two special nieces who cared for him deeply over the years, Lisa (Dick) Flowers and Kathy (Bob) Scheckelhoff. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Marla Gordon, twin infant grandchildren, sister and brother-in-law, Joanne (William, Jr.) Gerken. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon and on Monday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, Hamler. Funeral services will follow the church visitation on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with SAM Deacon Helena Morris officiating. Interment will follow in the Hope Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be given to Hope Lutheran Church, Vancrest Health Care Center, or Donor's Choice. Online condolences can be made at www.rodenbergergray.com.

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Richard Storch

May 7, 2024