Richard Paul Dumbroff

Richard Paul Dumbroff, 88, of Fremont, passed away at his home Friday, January 10, 2014. He was born in Fremont, Ohio, on March 10, 1925, to Joseph and Esther (Metter) Dumbroff. Richard was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, and was a cheese maker at Sunshine Biscuits until his retirement in 1968. He was known to purchase antiques, redo and rework them, enjoyed playing pinochle and making pies. He loved his family, fishing and gardening. Richard married Doris Tolhurst in Fremont on March 10, 1945, and she preceded him in death on October 26, 2009. Richard is survived by children; John (Bonnie) Dumbroff, of Fremont, siblings; Catherine Binder, Fremont, Oh, grand-daughters; Laurie (Tim) Shaffer, of Elmore, OH, Tammy Dumbroff of Fremont, OH, Deborah (Daniel) Young of Holgate, OH, Lisa Workinger of Felton, PA, and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Doris, Richard is preceded in death by his parents, daughter; Dianna Strawbridge, grandson; Daniel Strawbridge, siblings; Betty Herr, Delores Binder, Roselyn Fisher, Anna Polter, Ralph and Robert D. Dumbroff. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Dan Vickey officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of the Nazarene.