Richard G. "Dick" Place Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard G. “Dick” Place, 91, of Buckland died 1:11 a.m., Tues. May 4, 2021, at his son’s residence in Wapakoneta. He was born Jan. 21, 1930, in Auglaize Co., the son of Vernon D. & Lydia J. (Casperson) Place, who preceded him in death. On Nov. 20, 1948, he married Virginia E. Richardson, and she died Oct. 3, 2008. Survivors include, 3 children, Darla R. (Ralph) Mertz, Columbus, OH, Marla K. (Mike) Sawmiller, Spencerville, OH, Kent R. (Shirley) Place, Wapakoneta, 15 grandchildren, Ralph V. (Marie) Mertz, III, Nathan G. (Beth) Mertz, Steven M. (Jen) Sawmiller, Jeremy G. (Lindsay) Sawmiller, Heather L. (Nate) Pohlman, Kyle E. Sawmiller, Jessica L. Counotte, Amber N. (Dale) Simpkins, Danielle E. (Ben) Smith, Zachariah R. Place, Kristen T. Newell, Lindsay K. Place, Erin J. Place, Jacob C. Place, Mikayla R. Place, 22 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, his twin, Dale Place, Columbus, OH, Franklin (Kay) Place, Wapakoneta, Max (Barb) Place, Wapakoneta, a sister-in-law, Betty Place, Cridersville, a brother-in-law, Vernie Richardson, Spencerville. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Dena R. Sawmiller; and 2 brothers, Oliver “Jr.” Place and Jay Place. Dick retired from National Lime & Stone, Buckland, after 47 years of service. He attended the Bethlehem Christian Union Church. He was an avid fisherman and in his younger years enjoyed trapping. Dick was a fan of The Ohio State University Buckeyes and was a softball coach for several area teams. He especially enjoyed family gatherings and watching his grandchildren & great grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Fri. May 7, 2021, at the Bethlehem Christian Union Church, National Rd., Wapakoneta, OH, Pastor Kent Place officiating. Burial will follow in the Buckland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m., Thur. at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta and 1 hr. prior to the service on Fri., at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Bethlehem Christian Union Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. In keeping with current health guidelines, masks are required.

Richard G. "Dick" Place

January 21, 1930 - May 4, 2021