Richard Hill Chenoweth
Richard H. Chenoweth, 90, passed away on May 20, 2022, at the Wapakoneta Manor, with his family by his side. He was
born on May 4, 1932, in Aurora, Illinois to Alan B. & Lorene G. (Peterson) Chenoweth
Sr., who preceded him in death. On February 19, 1955, he married
Norma Jean Truss, who passed away on May 23, 2021.
Survivors include his four children, Vivian and Rick Howard,
of Brandon, FL, Jeff Chenoweth, of Lancaster, Rick and Kim Chenoweth, of Wapakoneta, and Mary Lorene Chenoweth, of West Unity; ten grandchildren, Kyle, Leslie, Matt, Rachel, Becky,
Sara, Angie, Hannah, Michael, and Michelle; 18 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by a daughterin-law, Debbie Chenoweth; brother, Alan B. Chenoweth Jr.; and sisters, Sylvia R.
Schuerman and Jean E. Chenoweth.
Richard was serving in the United States Air Force, specializing in data statistics, when
he met Women’s Air Corps member, Jean. He proudly served for twenty years, before retiring as a Master
Sergeant on August 31, 1970. Dick then attended the Lima Technical College, while working third shift at
the TA truck stop, graduating with an
associate’s degree in finance. He put that degree to work by
opening the Pit Stop ice cream shop in Wapakoneta, running it with his wife for
many years, before turning it over to his
brother. An extremely hard worker, Richard
expected the same from his children, one of the many traits he passed down to them. In his free time, he enjoyed going to the movies, especially the Wapa Theatre. He was also a skilled woodworker, putting
his talents to use on many home projects. However, he will be remembered most as
an artist. Every day possible, Dick could
be found in his attic art studio, doing what
he loved most… creating art. While stationed with the Air Force in Germany, he was able to study under a German master
artist. Most known for his pen and ink
style, he dabbled in other mediums as well. His artwork graced the backdrops
of the Wapakoneta Theatre Guild and the walls of Riverside Art Center. He was a
member of the First English Lutheran
Church. Richard was Services will begin at 5 p.m. Monday, May 23 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation
Services. Vicar Deborah Monnin will officiate. Friends may call from 3 p.m. until the time of services Monday at the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com