Richard Eugene Mort

Richard Eugene Mort, 78, of Middletown, died at home on April 14, 2016. Born May 27, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, he lived in Vandalia, then West Manchester, Ohio with his parents Bernard & Bonnie Mort, who preceded him in death, as did his brother, Charles. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ann; daughter, Tracy (Tom) Hopkins; son, Tony (Tonya) Mort; grandchildren, Dan, Sam & Karen Hopkins and Camryn & Lindsey Mort; sister, Janice (Horace) Weeks; and several nieces & nephews.

Dick graduated from Monroe High School in Preble County (now National Trails), served a tour in Korea with the US Army, then earned bachelor and master degrees from the University of Dayton. His work history ranged from baling hay on the farms of Preble County to working as an assembler at Delco Moraine, digging graves for Monroe Township, as a billing clerk at Consolidated Freightways, an internal auditor for National Cash Register, then Accountant and Plant Controller at Square D in Middletown. He enjoyed public service projects: Dayton Jaycees treasurer (and winner of the Bull Slinger Award as well as Key Man Award), Little League Baseball coach, Junior Achievement advisor, treasurer and/or cash manager for All American Weekend, US National Hot Air Balloon Championships, Art Central Foundation, Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival and Light Up Middletown. He particularly enjoyed being a part of the Light Up Middletown Grandpa Gang. A 40-year supporter of all things Middie, he seldom missed a basketball or football game.

Memorial service will be held Monday, April 18, 2016 at 7:00 pm at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown with Reverend Lamar Ferrell officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Ashes will be scattered at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to Art Central Foundation, 1504 N. Breiel Blvd, Middletown, Ohio 45042.

Funeral Home:
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Middletown, OH
US 45044