Zember, Richard J. , age 87, of Riverside, OH, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016, at The Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Pottsville, PA on July 12, 1929, the son of Carl and Sophia Zember, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna Zember, whom he married on May 13, 1950, on January 13, 1999. Richard is survived by his two sons, Richard Zember, Robert and wife, Victoria Zember; a brother, Phillip Zember; two granddaughters, Christine, Kelly and husband, Michael; four great grandchildren, Gage and Gavin Stiffler, Camden and Avery Truitt. Richard was a Korean War Veteran. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1947 and retired in 1977 after 30 years of distinquished service as a CMSgt and then entered into Civil Service. He was a member of both the American Legion and the V.F.W. Richard was a long time member of St. Helen Catholic Church and an avid golfer. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at St. Helen Catholic Church, 5100 Burkhardt Road, Riverside, OH with Father Satish Joseph as the celebrant. The family will receive friends at the time of the services on Tuesday. If desired, contributions may be made to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, OH 45420 in memory of Richard. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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