Richard L. “Dick” Dunkle


Richard L. “Dick” Dunkle, age 69 of Richwood died peacefully at home at the Richwood Community Apartments Saturday morning, January 24, 2009.  He was born August 9, 1939 in Millfield to the late Carl and Ruth (Antle) Dunkle.

In February, 1969 he married the former Carolyn Honeter and she died May 21, 1988.

Dick was a graduate of Trimble Local Schools.  He was a driver and salesman for Nickles Bakery, serving Union and Marion Counties for over 25 years.  He was a member of the Richwood Civic Center. Dick was a very personable man, he enjoyed spending time with his fellow residents at the Community Apts. He was also very proud of his loving and devoted family.

He is survived by his best friend and companion, Marilyn “Pete” McCalla, Richwood; three daughters, Tina (Steve) Conrad, Richwood and their children, Payton, Jordan and Trace; Candy (Chris) Weikle, Marysville and their children, Trestin and Josalynn; Dee Dee (Sonny) Green, Marysville and their children, Trey and Zev; a son, Michael Dunkle and his family;  three brothers, Garry (Sharon) Dunkle, Glouster; Craig (Sandy) Dunkle, Glouster; and David Dunkle, Trimble and many neices and nephews.

Friends may call Tuesday January 27, 2009 from 6-8 pm at Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.  There will be no formal services. Burial will take place in the Fairview Cemetery in Ostrander at a later date.  Memorial gifts may be made to Richwood Civic Center at 235 Grove St. Richwood, Ohio 43344.  Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com

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