Richard Leslie Sharon, 74, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 14, 1947, to the late Wesley F. and Marie (Rice) Sharon. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Shaw) Sharon in 2000; a stepson, Kevin Stein; and a brother, James Sharon.
He is survived by a stepson, Steven (Jaclyn) Stein and children: Tia, Spencer, and Olivia Stein; step daughter-in-law, Sandra Stein and children: Barbara Stein and Alec Berry; a brother, William (Lorraine) Sharon; many nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Pat Miller.
Richard was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW, Eagles, and former member of the Elks, all in Bellefontaine. He retired from Siemens after many years and enjoyed taking care of his garden.
Father Shawn Landenwitch will officiate a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine. Visitation will be two hours prior from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Huntsville Cemetery.
Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, is honored to serve the Sharon family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.