Charles R. 'Dick' Lanham, age 89, of Orrville, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025 , at Orrvilla Retirement Community, following a period of declining health.
Dick was born on May 31, 1935 in Orrville, to the late Charles H. and Roxie (Skelly) Lanham. He married Betty Rinehart in 1962 in Orrville. Betty died on November 18, 2020.
Dick was a veteran of the Navy and served in the Korean War. After the war he was a tool and dye maker for Westinghouse/Rosemont until his retirement.
He was a lifetime member of the Orrville VFW. He was also a member and past president of the Stark County Beagle Club. He enjoyed watching the Guardians, Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. He also loved visiting with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving are is daughter Linda Dalessandro of Orrville, and stepsons Robert Rinehart of Senecaville and Kirk/Spanky (Mary) Rinehart of Orrville; 10 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. A private family service will take place at a later date at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Lifecare Hospice for their care at the end of Dick’s life. Also, thanks to the staff at Orrvilla for making his last few years enjoyable and comfortable
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