Richard Eddington Obituary

Richard O. "Dick" Eddington

Richard O. "Dick" Eddington, 85, of New Riegel, passed away Monday afternoon, Nov. 21, 2022, at his home.

He was born July 17, 1937, in Findlay, to William and Adeline L. (Filliater) Eddington. He married Thelma Jean Welborn on Feb. 2, 1957, and she preceded him in death.

Dick's survivors include his son, Ed (Laura) Eddington of Frenchtown; daughters, Brenda (Bob Clouse) Cook of Tiffin, Sherry "Sis" Hines of New Riegel, Robin (Eric) McCormack of Bascom, and Becky (Rob) Eoff of Marblehead; brother, Kenny (Deb) Eddington of Findlay; sisters, Norma (Don) Riker and Kay Stover, both of Findlay; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and cat, Pudy.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Beverly Eddington; brothers, Frank W. Eddington, Donald E. Eddington, Robert L. Eddington, and Keith L. Eddington; infant brother, Roger D. Eddington; sisters, Ethel M. Decker and Sally Pugh; son-in-Law, Jim Hines; and two great-grandchildren, Blake William Tyree and Gavin Ryan Hartman.

Dick was a member of All Saints Parish, New Riegel, and New Riegel Moose and lifetime member of Tiffin Eagles. He worked as a caster at American Standard for 38 years, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed being in the woods, hunting, fishing at Lake Erie, gardening, and mushroom hunting. Dick was a NASCAR and Jeff Gordon fan, University of Michigan fan, and loved playing jokes, telling stories, and was a great BS'er.

Mass of Christian burial will be 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, at All Saints Parish, 43 N. Perry St., New Riegel, Ohio, 44853, with the Rev. Timothy Kummerer officiating. Burial will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Parish, New Riegel, or New Riegel EMS.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.