Harold W. Rich

Harold Wayne Rich, 91, of Monroe passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at his residence. He was born on January 3, 1926 in Monroe Township, Adams County to Edward and Lillie (Beer) Rich. He was married on June 27, 1948 at the Roe family residence in Blue Creek Township to Marjorie Roe.

He worked as a tool & die maker at CTS in Berne for 32 years. He enjoyed woodworking, refinishing antiques, gardening, and yard work. He was the family historian and enjoyed entertaining with his quick wit and dry sense of humor.

He is survived by his son, Larry (Pam) Rich of Carmel; three daughters, Darlene (Chuck) Mellon of Francesville; Cynthia (Josef) Strahammer of Monroe; and Karla (Steve) Davis of Leesburg, Virginia; sister, Clisty Fruchte of Monroe; brother, Howard (Beverly) Rich of Bluffton; 10 grandchildren, Chad Rich; Tara Chamberlain; Tyson Mellon; Tiffany Holle; Sarah Strahammer; Caroline Aschliman; Elizabeth Davis; and Stephanie, Geo and Nathaniel Davis; and 13 great-grandchildren, Brooklynn, Sydney and Carson Mellon; Makylah, Teagen and Tait Holle; Kavya and Noah Strahammer; Ava, Mason and Jackson Chamberlain; Madeline and Savannah Rich; and Graham Davis.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on July 28, 2008; brother, Doyle Rich; and two sisters, Eileen Borne; and Dorothy Rich.

Visitation will be two hours prior to the 12:00 p.m. funeral service on Saturday, February 18 at Monroe United Methodist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Char Allen. Burial will be at Backesto/Spring Hill Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Monroe United Methodist Church.

Arrangements provided by Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Online condolences may be made at www.thomarich.com.