He was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 23, 1934 to Godfrey and Gertrude Janes. He was married to Barbara Mohler on November 19, 1979 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Richard received a Bachelor of Business Degree from the University of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio, and was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity. He was also a member of Pershing Rifles, and Scabbard and Blade Honorary Fraternities. He did his graduate work at Ohio State University.
He proudly served his Country in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as a Captain. While in Columbus Ohio, he was a member of Sertoma, (Service to Mankind).
After spending 35 years with the Telephone Co. Yellow pages, he and Barbara retired to Hutchinson Island, Florida where he became President of Condominiums in both Ft. Lauderdale and on Hutchinson Island, serving as President at the Regency Island Dunes for over 19 years.
His beloved wife Barbara, four children, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren survive him. Children, Richard and wife Elizabeth Janes of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Linda Janes and wife Kelly Linstedt of Columbus, Ohio, Michael Janes and wife Carrie of Eugene, Oregon, Georgia Slater of Asheville, North Carolina, brother, Robert Janes and wife Sharon of Swanton, Ohio, daughter, Elizabeth Auer, predeceased in 2017 and granddaughter Danielle Dixon-Andrews predeceased in 2013.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Central Catholic High School, 2550 Cherry Street, Toledo, Ohio, 43608.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.aycockjensenbeach.com for the Janes family.
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