•RICHARD “DICK” ARMSTRONG

  • •RICHARD “DICK” ARMSTRONG
    •RICHARD “DICK” ARMSTRONG

Richard “Dick” Armstrong, age 85, faithful husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather and loving great-grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2022, in Perrysburg. He was born on May 30, 1936, to Wayne and Ann (Androvich) Armstrong in Toledo. On May 28, 1955, Dick married Gaye Gurtzweiler at Stony Ridge United Methodist Church. Dick and Gaye celebrated 67 years of marriage together.

In addition to being a farmer, Dick worked 38 years for Libbey-Owens-Ford, retiring as a millright. After retirement, he worked as a guard for the Toledo Museum of Art. While at the museum, he gained a strong knowledge of the artwork, which he shared with his family. He was a member of Stony Ridge United Methodist Church, where his ministries, among many, included being the dough roller for Ridge Top Morning Group’s cookies and noodles. Dick was among the original founders of the Friends of Magee Marsh, which included him being a bald eagle nest monitor. He was an original member of the then Perrysburg Township Volunteer Fire Department. Among all of these accomplishments, it was his love of farming, his faith and family that brought him the most joy.

In addition to his wife, Gaye, he is survived by his children, Edna Armstrong of Perrysburg; Robert Armstrong (Ann Marie Meyer) of Lorain, and Bob and Diane Kapp of Curtice; grandchildren, Melissa (Brad) Pope, Joe (Jody) Kapp, Todd (Melissa) Kapp; 10 greatgrandchildren; and special nieces, Jill (John) Kolbeck, Joni (Lenny) Vidra, Jean (Rich) Will and Gloria Gurtzweiler. He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Robert W. Armstrong.

Funeral services were Friday, March 18, at Stony Ridge United Methodist Church. Interment was in Ft. Meigs Cemetery, Perrysburg. Officiating was Pr. Katie Collins.

The family requests, that in lieu of flowers, memorials take the form of contributions to Stony Ridge United Methodist Church or the Friends of Magee Marsh. Those wishing to express a word of encouragement, share a memory or photo may do so at marshfuneral homes.com.