Richard Louis Lenox, age 91, of Cincinnati, OH; formerly of Troy, OH passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Bodman Pavilion of Maple Knoll Village, Cincinnati, OH.  He was born on May 26, 1924 in Piqua, OH to the late Roy Lavern and Anna Marie (Schulz) Lenox.

Richard is survived by his wife of 66 years: Mildred E. (Puthoff) Lenox; daughters and sons-in-law: Betsy and Dennis Starr of Knoxville, TN; Barbara and Greg Lammeier of Cincinnati and Marcia and John Baker of Anchorage, AK; six granddaughters and four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his brother: Wilbur; and sisters: Norma, Irene and Kathryn.

Richard was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.  He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity and an honorary member of the Tau Beta Phi Fraternity.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy Air Corp.  Richard was a member of the St. John's United Church of Christ in Troy.  He retired as Director of Facilities Engineering from Hobart Corporation after 38 years of service.  Richard enjoyed golf, travel and playing bridge.

Services will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, OH with the Rev. Allen Marheine officiating.  Interment will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, Piqua, OH.  The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ, 130 S. Walnut Street, Troy, OH 45373 or Fleming Road United Church of Christ, 691 Fleming Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231.  Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.