Richard Phebus

Richard L. Phebus, 78, of Ringgold passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Lancaster. He was born on May 31, 1937 in Circleville to Edward and Marjorie (Wolf) Phebus who precedes him. Richard was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church of Lancaster, Lancaster Masonic Lodge all York Rite Bodies, Scottish Rite Bodies and Shrine and Rushville Lions Club. Richard attended Circleville Schools thru 11th grade then graduated from Lancaster. Richard started at the Pickerington Creamery, and then retired from Anchor Hocking in Lancaster, then to MPW, to where he was still actively working at Coughlin Automotive. He is survived by his wife of 55 years; Betty J. (Moore) Phebus, sons; Walter Phebus of VA, Andy (Karen) Phebus of Lancaster and Richard (Bonnie) Phebus Jr. of Circleville daughter; Tracy (Kit) Zealer of Circleville, grandchildren; Adam (Heather), Zack, Heath (Chloe), Megan, Bailey, Brooke, Landon, Levi, Mason, Madison and Maddox Zealer; Richard III, Josh, Andrew Jr. Phebus; great grandsons, Hunter, Hayden and Derick. His world was his grandkids especially his little sidekick; Levi. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with Rev. Dr. Emil H. Klatt III officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Peters Church, Lancaster.
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