Richard N. Bishop
1923 - 2012
Richard N. Bishop, age 89, of Findlay, died at 8:06am on Wednesday, October 31, 1012 at his residence. He was born on June 10, 1923 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Mark P. and Addie (Bell) Bishop. On June 29, 1944, he married Mildred (Millie) Beach at the Arlington United Methodist Church and she survives. He retired as a department manager for the Marathon Oil Company having worked in Casper, Wyoming; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Internationally and in Findlay, Ohio. In retirement he lived in Valrico, Fla. for 6 months of the year. He was a graduate of Bowling Green University and was a pilot in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the Findlay Elks, a life member of Sycamore Springs Golf Course and did many hours of volunteer work. Also surviving are four sons: Paul B. (Shirley) Bishop of McAlester, Okla., Richard N. (Mary) Bishop of Columbus,Ohio, Gary L. (Patricia) Bishop of Oklahoma City, Okla., and James K. (Cecelia) Bishop of Bellaire, Texas and one daughter: Christine A. Bishop of Conyers, Ga. He has three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Russell, Harold, and Paul Bishop and two sisters: Thelma Hartman and Virginia Trier. Visitation will be held on Friday from 2-4pm at COLDREN CRATES FUNERAL HOME in Findlay, where funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday. Pastor Harry Scott will officiate and interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Findlay, where full military rites will be conducted by the Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad. Memorials may be given to either Bridge Hospice or to the Christian Clearing House in his memory. Online condolences are being received at www.coldrencrates.com.
Service Information
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Visitation Details:
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
205 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Friday, November 2nd 2012 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Funeral Service:
Saturday, November 3rd 2012 - 11:00 AM
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Service Location:
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
205 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840 -
Final Resting Place:
Maple Grove Cemetery [Map]
1120 W Main Cross St
Findlay, Ohio 45840 -
Contributions:
Bridge Home Health & Hospice
15100 Birchaven Lane
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Hancock County Christian Clearing House
1800 N. Blanchard Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
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Condolences For Richard N. Bishop
| To : The family of Dick Bishop | Date :Friday, November 2nd 2012 |
| From : Mitch Brown and family | |
I can't recall who all I may have met of the Bishop family but my dad Charlie Brownwas a very close friend of Dick and Millie Dad passed in January of this year and his brother my Uncle Ted passed later in this year Dad spoke often of the Bishops and it was always in the warmest and mst endearing terms It was easy to see how much their friendship meant to him Our cousin Scott Brown forwarded the news of Dick's passing and I wanted to send you our condolences and best wishes We are grateful for his service to our country and most especially for his lifelong friendship with my mom and dad Dick and Millie meant the world to Dad I'm sure he will be waiting to greet him along with Ted and perhaps many other friends who have passed beforeMitch Deann Ryan Dylan and Jake Brown 
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| To : Millie | Date :Thursday, November 1st 2012 |
| From : Tonya | |
| MillieKeeping you in my prayers during this difficult timeTonyaDr Seller's office
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| To : The Family of Richard N Bishop | Date :Friday, November 2nd 2012 |
| From : Jack Glick | |
| Caring thoughts are of you and your family in this time of sorrowMay your faith give you strengthWith SympathyJack G
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| To : Gary and family | Date :Thursday, November 1st 2012 |
| From : Rich Motter | |
| Gary my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family I lost my dad 3 years ago and though losing your father is never easy they both had long and productive lives God bless you old friend
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| To : Aunt Mildred Families | Date :Thursday, November 1st 2012 |
| From : Sue Bishop Gibson | |
| Dear Aunt Mildred FamilesI am so sorry to hear that Uncle Dick as passed away I am sure he is cracking jokes in Heaven now meeting up with all of his family that passed before him My prayers are with you during this difficult time with love Sue
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| To : Dick Bishop family | Date :Thursday, November 1st 2012 |
| From : Scott Patty Brown | |
| Millie Patty and I send our condolences to you and your family I have so many great memories of Dick especially on the golf course He was a great family friend and I know that he my dad and Uncle Charlie are sharing some laughs like old times
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| To : The Bishop Family | Date :Thursday, November 1st 2012 |
| From : Riden A Astraquillo | |
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all 
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| To : Millie Bishop family | Date :Thursday, November 1st 2012 |
| From : Van Marian Burns | |
Marian I were saddened to read of Dick's passing We send our condolences to you Millie and your fine family We shared and enjoyed many working playing hours together May God bless you all in this time of sorrow 
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| To : Millie Bishop and familuy | Date :Thursday, November 1st 2012 |
| From : Bill Reynolds | |
| Am away in NashvilleTn and unable to attend Dick's services but want you to know how highly I think of him and enjoyed working for him at MRO Bill
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| To : The Bishop Family | Date :Thursday, November 1st 2012 |
| From : Sue Jim NIcholas Amy Haley | |
| Uncle Dick was a very fun lovingcaring individual whom we will greatly miss I have very fond memories and will definitely miss his unique golfing attire which my chldren remember the most about him He is at peace with himself and God May you all have peace with yourself as well Love Susie
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| To : Millie and the Bishop Family | Date :Tuesday, November 6th 2012 |
| From : Mary Ann and Gary Hare | |
| We were sorry to hear about Dick We will pray for his soul and you and the family Take good care your old Findlay friends Mary Ann and Gary
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