GEARING, Richard L., age 90 of Kettering, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at Hospice of Dayton. Dick was born on Wednesday, March 26, 1930 in Muskegon Michigan to the late Gilbert and Bernice Vandervast Gearing. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Jessie; children, Larry Gearing, Sr., Jack Gearing, and Sharon (Denny) Bristow; 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Dick was a Marine Corp Veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Theater, formerly employed at N.C.R. and Frigidaire. He was a member of the Church of the Cross U.M. Church and Alpha Lodge F & AM. He also played semi pro baseball with the Cleveland Indians and loved to play golf and softball. Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2018 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME - FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, OH 45429, with the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Entombment David’s Mausoleum, 4600 Mad River Rd., Kettering, Ohio 45429. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45420. Condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhomes.com.
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