Robert Raymond Richard, age 68, of Piqua, OH passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH. Bob was born on August 12, 1947 in Piqua, OH to the late Robert L. and Wilma (Peltier) Richard.

Bob is survived by his wife of 29 years, Barbara Jean (Bramlette) Richard; three children and their spouses: Lori and Brad Monnin of Fairborn; Brian and Maureen Richard of Cincinnati and Mindi and B.J. Powers of Casstown; two stepchildren and spouse: Lisa and Wayne Werling of Piqua and Douglas Burton of Piqua; sister and brother-in-law: Bonnie and Mike Monnin of Russia; ten grandchildren: Ashley Lee, Daniel Burton, Brittany Haver, David Burton, Meadow Powers, Kimberly Burton, Nate Richard, Montana Powers, Eli Richard and eight great-grandchildren: Gracee Bruno, Riley Bruno, Keyton Burton, Kyleigh Burton, Dakota Arrington, Brantley Burton; Paul Haver IV and Parker Haver; niece: Stacey Grieshop and nephew: Brent Monnin. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by brother: Daniel Richard and grandson: Richard "Ricky" Stapleton.

Bob was a 1965 graduate of Russia Local High School. He served our country in the US Army. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church in Piqua. He was a former member of the American Legion and the Shelby County Senior Citizens. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and raising rabbits. He retired from Peak Foods in Troy.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Troy with Rev. Fr. James Duell officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy with veterans honor guard services at graveside. The family will receive friends from 2:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the Baird Funeral Home, Troy, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.