Richard Arthur Punches

Richard Arthur Punches, age 78 of Bradford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.  Richard was born in Lima, Ohio on March 20, 1946 to the (late) Joseph Arthur & Mabel Irene (Schellenbarg) Punches; was a U.S. Army Veteran serving as a Crane Operator in Vietnam; retired as a Coater Operator at 3 Sigma with 20 years of service; enjoyed woodworking and looking at his iPad; enjoyed going to grandkids sporting events and spending time with his family.  Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joseph Punches; and sister, Shirley Frantz.  Richard is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy Punches; two daughters and sons-in-law, Julie & John Rowe of Bloomville, Ohio and Lisa & David Zeh of Tipp City; four grandchildren, Hannah Rowe, Payton Zeh, Kelsey Zeh, and Abigail Rowe; nieces, nephews, other special relatives and friends.  Funeral Service 12 Noon Wednesday at Stocker-Fraley Funeral Home, Bradford with Pastor Frank Rupnik officiating.  Interment Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington with Military Honors by the Veterans Elite Tribute Squad.  Visitation will start at 10:00 AM Wednesday until time of the service.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital by email:  gifts@osu.edu  or can be mailed to The Ohio State University Foundation, 14 E. 15th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.stockerfraley.com.