Richard Roe

Richard Dale Roe passed away on January 29, 2022 after a brief illness with cancer. Richard was born on March 27, 1948 to Raymond and June (Klaver) Roe of Webster City, IA. He was married on June 13, 1970 to his wife of 51 years Linda (Evans) Roe. Richard graduated with a degree in Chemistry from Iowa State University in 1970 and worked his entire career with DuPont in various roles in Kansas, Delaware and Ohio. Richard retired from DuPont in 2005 allowing him to pursue his many interests of fishing, gardening, bicycling and woodworking. Richard was an avid woodworker and carpenter making many custom cabinets, furniture and other creations for himself and his family. Richard enjoyed spending time with family and especially watching his Grandchildren’s various interests and sporting activities.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and June Roe and his daughter Lisa (Roe) Radebaugh. He is survived by siblings David (Barbara) Roe of Huntersville, NC, Ramona (Bill) Kalkwarf of Cedar Falls, IA, Luann (Steve) Wagner of Le Claire, IA and Don (Diane) Roe of Webster City, IA. His wife Linda, daughter Angela (Joseph) McCann of Hilliard, OH, son Daniel (Deborah) Roe of Dublin, OH, and son-in-law Matthew (Lisa) Radebaugh of Hilliard, OH. Grandchildren Caitlin McCann, Emma McCann, Colin McCann, Meghan Radebaugh, Jenna Radebaugh, Alex Roe , Austin Roe, and Jackson Roe.

Per Richard’s request, funeral services will consist of a private family event. In lieu of any gifts to the family, please consider donating to the Cancer Services c/o Mt Carmel Foundation (6150 E. Broad St Columbus, OH 43213). Care entrusted to Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Service, Circleville, Ohio.