Richard Beitler

Richard Marion Beitler, 67, of Beloit, passed away at Mercy Medical Center at 1:05 PM on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008. He was born in Salem, Ohio on July 1, 1940, the son of the late Richard H. & Ann Esther (Passanen) Beitler. Richard was a member of the Damascus United Methodist Church and a graduate of Goshen High School Class of ’58, attending YSU for 2 years. He was a retired Navy Vet. Mr. Beitler was employed as a warehouseman for Salem China retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Massillon Eagles # 190; Sebring VFW # 6730; Sebring American Legion # 76 and the Salem AMVETS. He also loved gardening. Mr Beitler is survived by 2 daughters, Kelly A. (Ed) Montgomery of Damascus; Brandie Lynn (Craig) Wade of Salem;1 son Richard B. Beitler of Sebring; 1 sister Sandra L. (Val) Piccoli of Alliance; his long time companion Carolyn Brubaker of Beloit; 6 grandchildren, granddaughters Felicia Fowler; Mackenzie Montgomery; grandsons Andrew Fowler; Chance Beitler; Kyle Wade, and Jesse Wade. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Lorena (Bauman) Beitler in 1995. Funeral Service will be held at Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home at 1:00 PM, Tuesday January 29, 2008, with William McPherson officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call one hour prior to the service Contributions may be made in Mr. Beitler’s memory to the American Cancer Association or The Huntington’s Disease Foundation Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home. Friends may view the obituary and sign the guest register on line at www.grfuneralhome.com.

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