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Friends may call 4 to 6 PM Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 S. State St., Westerville. Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Thursday at The Church of the Master, U.M., 24 N. Grove St., Westerville with family receiving friends one hour prior to services. Interment Kingwood Memorial Park.

Diane, I am so sorry to read of your father's passing. Both your mother and father were dear, sweet people - and talented. I was able to visit them once before they relocated. I just showed up at their doorstep and they were so surprised. Unfortunately, the had doctor appointments so I did not get to visit long. Your dad was a wonderful man to work for. I always loved that he was the head drum major for Michigan Wolverines - that was very special. Please know that I am thinking of you and all your family. My husband, Rod, just passed away on September 26. I miss him so much. My sister, Marilyn, who I think you knew passed away on September 22, 2015. I miss her dearly also. I send my love to you.

Martha Stewart

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Obituary for Richard L. Smith

Richard L. Smith 1931-2016

Richard L. Smith

02/02/1931 - 11/25/2016

Richard L. Smith (85) of Friendship Village in Columbus, Ohio went to be with the Lord early Friday morning, November 25, 2016.   Born February 2, 1931 to Robert and Nettie Wheeler Smith of Weirton, WV, Richard graduated from the University of Michigan in 1953, where he also served as Drum Major for the Wolverine Marching Band for 3 years. During his service as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1956, he married his high school sweetheart, Betty Rae Flick, in Great Falls, Montana.    Richard enjoyed a long career in finance, during which time he also earned his MBA from Ohio University and became a Certified Management Accountant. In addition to serving on the faculty of Marietta College, School of Business, following his retirement from Borg Warner Chemicals, he and Betty Rae were very active at Church of the Master and spent time attending concerts, playing golf, bridge, and traveling to visit loved ones.   Richard, preceded in death by his wife, Betty Rae, is survived by daughter, Diana K Wetzel, son R. Kent Smith, grandchildren Laura E. Meyer and Andrew J. Wetzel, and his great-granddaughter, Olive Grace Meyer.    A Celebration of Life service will be held at Church of the Master, 24 N. Grove St., Westerville, Ohio on Thursday morning, December 1, 2016. Visitation will be held at 10:00am with service to follow at 11:00am. Calling hours for friends and loved ones will also be held at the HILL FUNERAL HOME, 220 S. State Street, Westerville, Ohio on Wednesday afternoon, November 30th from 4:00~6:00pm.