Richard Lemar "Dick" Gephart

GEPHART, Richard Lemar “Dick” Age 91 of Jefferson Township passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on October 3, 1927 to his parents, Russell & Mabel (Harp) Gephart. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Poppaw; daughter, Cheri L. Staggs, and grandson, Billy R. Staggs. Richard is survived by 3 daughters, Sandy (Chuck) Hoops of Brookville, Vicki Crowe of Gratis, and Becky Ivey of North Carolina; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren; also 2 brothers, Bob (Carolyn) Gephart and Marvin (Sarah) Gephart. Richard worked at GM and ODOT for a period of time but enjoyed spending most of his life as a farmer, school bus driver and custodian at Jefferson schools. Visitation will be 3-5 PM with funeral service to follow at 5:00 pm on Sunday, September, 22, 2019 at Rogers Funeral Home in New Lebanon. Pastor Steve Whitaker officiating. www.RogersFuneralHomes.com