Richard "Dick" G. Clemmer
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RITTMAN- Richard "Dick" George Clemmer, 87, of Rittman, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at home with his loving family.
He was born on April 1, 1933, in Cecil, OH, to the late George and Alice (nee Griffis) Clemmer.
Dick graduated from Barberton High School, class of 1950, and continued to Kent State University where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in 1959. After college he served in the United States Navy from 1952 - 1956.
He married Lois Wright on May 14, 1988. Together they enjoyed many vacations to Alaska, Florida, and trips to the western United States.
He retired from Goodyear Tire in 1991 after more than 40 years of service.
Dick was a past president and zone chairman of the Rittman Lions Club, a worshipful master of Rittman Masonic Lodge, and a worthy patron of Rittman Eastern Star. He served two years as the treasurer for the Rittman PeeWee football teams and was a member of the Rittman United Methodist Church. He loved to golf and was a 26 year member of the Rawiga Country Club.
He leaves behind his wife, Lois Clemmer of Rittman; step-daughter, Laura (William) Wagner of Rittman; brother Ron (Joanne) Clemmer of Brevard, NC; and granddaughter Kim Clemmer of Ft. Pierce, FL.
In addition to his parents, Dick is preceded in death by his only son, Gary Clemmer; and first wife Pauline Clemmer.
Memorial services will be held at a later date and time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Rittman Friends of the Library, 49 W. Ohio Avenue, Rittman, OH 44270.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Laura Brainard and Claudia Hartzler.
Auble-Gillman Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online registry and expressions of condolence can be made at www.gillmanfuneralhome.com.