Richard L. Merchant, 78, U.S. Army Veteran of World War II
Richard L. Merchant, 78, of Avon Lake passed away Thursday, July 31, 2003 at the Good Samaritan Skilled Nursing Center, Avon. He was born February 24, 1925 in Lorain and moved to Avon Lake in 1969. He was a 1943 graduate of Lorain High School and attended Ohio University for two years. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II. He was employed as an outside salesman for food products. Richard was an avid golfer and enjoyed hunting.Mr. Merchant is survived by a son, Stephen B. of Kissimmee, Florida and two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty L. (nee Burk) in April 22, 2002 and his parents, Charles and Elizabeth Merchant.
Private services to be held at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp. Arrangements handled by the BUSCH-BURMEISTER FAMILY CHAPEL, 163 Avon-Belden Rd. Avon Lake.