Stanley R. “Ping” Meddles
Stanley R. “Ping” Meddles, 96 of Richwood, died Friday, May 13, 2022, at the Marion General Hospital.
He was born April 14, 1926, in Richwood to the late D. Ralph and Hazel Mildred (Karg) Meddles. He was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Alan Meddles, and a brother, Robert L. Meddles and a stepsister, Marian Fletch.
Ping served our country in the United States Navy during WW II. He was a past commander and member of the Baccarat American Legion Post #40 and Life-member of the Richwood VFW Post #870.
His career spanned over 35 years as a long distance truck driver. He was a long-time member of the Richwood First United Methodist Church. Ping loved playing golf here in Ohio and also in Florida where he and Phyllis enjoyed spending many winters. He also enjoyed Nascar and flying radio-controlled airplanes. He belonged to the Elks Lodge # 2661 and the Academy of Model Aeronautics.
Ping will be remembered for his warm personality, quick wit and ornery nature!
On April 27, 1947, in Gettsyburg, Ohio, he married Phyllis R. (Marsh). They shared life for 75 years. Phyllis survives along with their children Gary (Shari) Meddles of Marion, Karla (Mark) Riedy of Delaware and Sue (Dave) Browning of West Mansfield. There are also 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate, and burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery. There will be Military Honors given by the Richwood Area Veterans. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Richwood First United Methodist Church, 18 South Fulton St. Richwood, OH 43344 and/or the American Legion Post #40, 20 North Franklin St Richwood, Ohio 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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