PAULDING – Richard L. “Dick” Colley, age 90, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at his home in Paulding.

Dick was born on March 17, 1935 in Paulding, OH to the late John R. and Naomi (Bercaw) Colley. Dick proudly served his country in the United States Army. On December 6, 1958 he married LeAnn R. Bashore, who preceded him in death in 2007. Dick worked for B.F. Goodrich for 30 years in the carpentry shop before his retirement. Dick was also a dairy farmer. He was very involved in the Paulding County Fair, where he and LeAnn showed rabbits. He loved gardening and collecting state quarters. He was a member of the Paulding United Methodist Church. 

Dick will be lovingly missed by his children: Terry (Sharon) Colley, Hicksville, OH; Jerry (Gayle) Colley, Antwerp, OH;  Larry Colley, Paulding, OH; Kathy Meyer, Paulding, OH; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Dick was also preceded in death by his brothers, Robert E. Colley and John W. “Jack” Colley. 

Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Den Herder Funeral Home with Rev. George Reed officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding Township, with military rites accorded by the Paulding V.F.W. Post 587. 

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Dick’s memory to Paulding County Junior Fair Board. 

Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.