Obituary for Richard L. Smith

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.