Alvin Richard Lee Withem, age 86 of Clyde, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home. Richard was born February 22, 1935 in Lancaster, OH the son of the late Grover and Nellie (Reeves) Withem.
Richard served in the United States Navy and worked at Ford for 40 years.
Richard is survived by his wife, JoAnn (Shumaker) Withem of Clyde, whom he married October 20, 1957 in Lancaster, OH; son, Richard Lee (Dee Owens) Withem of Clyde; daughter, Trina Irene Lovins of Clyde; grandchildren: Brook (Erin) Lovins, Skyler (Lillie) Lovins, Shayna (Michael Flores) Withem-Mendoza, and Adam (Kristen) Withem; great-grandchildren: Cayleb (Christina Martens), Payne, Sawyer, Vivien, Phoebe, and Nora; sister, Jessie Philips of Lancaster, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by his siblings: William Withem, Shirley Walker, Lewis Withem, and Belford Withem; and brother-in-law, Ralph Philips.
Friends will be received Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 2-4 & 6-8pm at Foos Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 504 E. McPherson Hwy, Clyde, OH 43410. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 11:00am also at the funeral home.
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