Clyde David Richey, 86, of Wooster passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 at West View Healthy Living.
He was born on September 25, 1938, to Paul David and Mary Elizabeth Massaro Richey. On April 25, 1959, he married Mary Louise Parsons. She precedes him.
Clyde worked at Fabricators, Matco Tools, Stahl and A.R.E. along with various engineering and safety positions. He loved going to auctions, model airplanes, hunting, fishing, riding his moped with Herman, and dancing with Mary he was known as “Twinkle Toes Clyde”. Clyde was a member of Knights of Columbus, and AMA Radio Control Club.
He is survived by his children Elizabeth (Terry) Hoffer of Wooster, Stephanie (Ron) James of New Philadelphia, Paul (Beth) Richey of Wooster, Margaret (Steve Scott) Richey of Wooster, and Catherine Ott of Wooster; grandchildren Chris Hoffer, Sarah Hoffer, William James, Bryan James, Adam James, Katelyn Richey and Skylar Scott; great grandchildren Nathaniel Hoffer, Kellen Aiken, Kruz Aiken, Alex Robinson, and Justice James; great great grandchild Ezekiel Hoffer; nieces and nephews; best friend Herman Gibbs of Wooster; cat Kitzu and dog Boots.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, siblings Barbara Wayman, and Wanda Patel.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday December 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 527 Beall Ave., Wooster, with Father David Chojnacki officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the Church.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be directed to www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Clyde was a dear friend of my Dad’s & I heard many stories about their escapades over the years. Sending my thoughts and prayers to all the family! God Bless!
I’m so sorry for your loss !!! Prayers to everyone !!
My deepest condolences for your loss! Prayers and hugs to everyone!
So sorry about your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I remember my cousin Clyde as a young man working in the basement making model airplanes. He was very quiet, and being 5 years older than me seemed like forever in age difference. I have a movie of the car his dad built on their farm. Lots of memories riding on the back! I was so happy to connect with him while visiting several years ago. He danced at the Italian Festival and was very outgoing and talkative. My brother took me to watch Clyde practice for competition. So sorry that he has passed. Such a wonderful man who will be missed.
To Clyde’s Family and Friends, Our deepest sympathies go out to you. May God, and the many good memories, sustain you; now and also in the future.. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and your families. Sincere condolences from Art Beerys, Smithville, Ohio