Richard Allen Below

Richard "Dick" Below, 72, passed away peacefully at home with his wife, Carol, by his side. Born November 3, 1943 in Port Clinton, Dick was a 1961 graduate of Port Clinton High School where he was a starting end on the undefeated, untied 1960 PCHS Hall of Fame football team. In 2010, Dick retired from Vita Plate Battery after 36 years. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 53 years, Carol (Chapman), son Richard (Holly) Below, daughters Mary Jo (Tim) Scott, Rachel (Ivaylo) Klimentov, grandchildren Jordan and Breanna Below, Janie Below, Stone and Beau Scott, Avery Wettrich, Eva and Maya Klimentov, great-grandchildren Carolynn and Rose Below, brothers Ken (Fran) Below, Dave (Amy) Below, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Agnes Below, brothers Don, Jim and Gary Below, his special in-laws, Glenn and Pauline Chapman and his son Jeff. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 900 Jefferson St., Port Clinton. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the family or to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.neideckerleveckcrosser.com. The Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Port Clinton is assisting the family with arrangements. Funeral Home: Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home - Port Clinton Chapel 1124 Fulton Street Port Clinton, OH US 43452