Lawrence Riffle
Lawrence Riffle, age 81 of rural Marysville, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, April 18, 2012 in his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was born June 11, 1930 in McCluney to the late Gilbert and Hazel (Adkins) Riffle. He was also preceded in death by a son, Rodney Riffle, five sisters and four brothers.
On January 3, 1953 he married the former MaryAnn Daniels in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and she survives.
A veteran of the U. S. Army, he was a sergeant serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a truck mechanic for Sidwell Brothers, worked at Crooksville Pottery, worked as a coal miner in Perry County and retired from Rockwell International in Newark after 35 years. He was also a part-time farmer.
He was a member of Pharisburg United Methodist Church. Lawrence was very active in the community, serving in many capacities, including Scout Master in Jacktown and Magnetic Springs, Little League Baseball Coach, 4-H Advisor for 32 years, past member of 4-H Council, and 15 years serving on the Richwood Independent Fair Board. He was a member of American Legion, Richwood VFW, a charter member of American Legion in East Fultonham, and the Order of Arrow.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Randy (Karen) Riffle, Richwood; Rick (Leslie) Riffle, Richwood; Robert Riffle, South Charleston; nine grandchildren, Randall (Tara) , Darin (Katrina), Dustin (Abby), Kirby, Jason (Jennifer), Jeffrey (Brandy), Tiffany, Shelby, Dana; ten great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elmer (Patty) Riffle, McConnelsville; Jack Riffle, Crooksville; two sisters, Rosie Harris, North Carolina & Lucille Riffle, Crooksville.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Judy Cramer officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by the Richwood Area Veterans. Friends may call Sunday from 2 to 5 PM at the funeral home in Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to Richwood Fair Board, P. O. Box 71, Richwood, OH 43344 and the Pharisburg United Methodist Church, 13317 Ohio 347, Marysville, OH 43040.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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