Funeral services for Richard Louis Bissell, 78, of Chardon, passed away Aug. 7, 2009, at Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky.Born Aug. 28, 1930, in Leroy Township, he was a lifelong area resident.He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Navy on LSMR 520 from 1950 to 1954. He was an honoraryContinue Reading
Funeral services for Richard Louis Bissell, 78, of Chardon, passed away Aug. 7, 2009, at Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky.Born Aug. 28, 1930, in Leroy Township, he was a lifelong area resident.He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U.S. Navy on LSMR 520 from 1950 to 1954. He was an honorary member of the Local 557 United Rubber Workers Union and an active member of the Burton American Legion Post 0459, serving as post historian. He enjoyed gardening and had many other hobbies.Mr. Bissell was a journeyman electrician. He retired from Chardon Rubber in 1992 after 37 years. Survivors include his son, Richard (Germaine) Bissell of Chardon and his grandchildren, Leslie, Sarah and Bridget.He was preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor (Peoples) Bissell, who passed away in 2001; parents, James and Ada (Dutton) Bissell; sister, Marian Bissell; and brother, Howard Bissell.Burial will be in Hambden Cemetery.
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