Richard Lee Petry Jr.

Richard Lee Petry Jr., beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024, at his home in Cardington, at the age of 73. Born on February 19, 1951, to the late Richard and Louise (Massey) Petry Sr. in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, Richard was a proud member of the Cardington community for many years.

Richard was a 1969 graduate of Cardington-Lincoln High School. After high school, Richard joined the Army and during the Vietnam war served with the 407th RRD of the Army Security Agency that was attached to the 5th Infantry Division. Richard later went on to work at HPM for 40 years until his retirement.

Richard was a Legionnaire at the American Legion Post # 401 in Caledonia, a SAL member at Waldo Legion Post #605, as well as a member of the V.F.W. Post #8054 in Mount Gilead.

On August 11, 1973, Richard married Phyllis Ann (Breece) in Cardington, she preceded him in death on July 27, 2023.

Richard will be forever remembered by his daughter Leeanna (Trevor) Haycox, son Rusty (Kayla) Petry of Cardington, five cherished grandchildren: Ryan, Logan, Keegen, Emersen, and Kasen; sister Brenda Grau of Marion, sister Diane VanHouten of Cardington, brother Fred Petry of Bucyrus, brother Randy Petry of Prestonsburg, KY., and numerous other family members and friends.

Friends may call on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Gompf Funeral Home, 440 Center Street in Cardington. The funeral service will be held Monday, September 16, 2024, at the funeral home at 11:00 AM. Following the service, the burial will take place in Glendale Union Cemetery with full military honors.

Gompf Funeral Service of Cardington is honored to have been chosen to assist the Petry family with Richard's final wishes and condolences may be expressed at www.gompffh.com.