Richard Holcomb

Rural Gibsonburg resident, Richard Holcomb, 89, died Friday morning, June 30, 2017 at the Bethesda Care Center, Fremont.

Born in Gibsonburg on Nov. 12, 1927, Richard was one of seven boys of David D., Sr. and Lucille (Smith) Holcomb.  As a graduate of Gibsonburg High School, he served our country, enlisting in the Army during the Korean Conflict.  He was a Medic, enlisted from Sept. 22, 1950 and discharged on Sept. 22, 1952.

Richard then began working as a laborer for the former Pfizer Lime Plant where he later retired.  In his younger years, Richard was known to enjoy the outdoors, hunting and fishing.

He is survived by brothers, John of Gibsonburg and Michael of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

Richard is preceded in death by his brothers, David, Jr., Merle, George and William.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 2, 2017, noon-2 p.m., at the Herman-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gibsonburg where Funeral Services will begin at 2 p.m.  Burial with Military Rites will follow at West Union Cemetery, Gibsonburg.

Memorial donations may be directed to Bethesda Care Center, Fremont.