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- [S927] Obituary.
Richard "Dick" E. Crum, 82, of Whipple, Ohio, passed away at his home on Feb. 6, 2016.
Richard grew up in Noble County, Ohio, and graduated from Caldwell High School in 1951.
Richard served two years (1952-1955) during the Korean War in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper Jump Master and made numerous night and day jumps. After serving in the Army, he married his high school sweetheart, Donna Mae Noll of Fuda, Ohio.
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He worked for Crock & Shaffer for two years before moving to Whipple, Ohio. Richard began employment with Union Carbide in 1957 and retired in 1995 as Human Resource Manager. Following retirement, he was hired as a consultant during union negotiations. Richard was also a successful realtor in Marietta, working for the former Christy Realty. He had been a member of American Legion Post 64 and also a member of The Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption. Richard was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family, restoring cars and other antiques, participating in car shows, and friends.
Surviving Richard is his wife of 60 years, Donna; their five children, Chris (Dustin) Johnson of North Carolina, Tim (Kathy) Crum of Virginia, Mike Crum of Reno, Rick (Cheryl) Crum of Whipple and Kenny (Michelle) Crum of Whipple; 10 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and sisters, Shirley Schockling of Groveport, Ohio, and Rosemary Crum of Pickerington, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Crum; and his grandson, Alax Crum.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home - East Lawn Chapel, 27880 SR 7, Marietta. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Basilica of St Mary of the Assumption in Marietta with Msgr. John Campbell officiating. Entombment will follow at East Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Basilica of St. Mary.
Many thanks to Comfort Keepers and Hospice for their tremendous support and help.
Online condolences may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com
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