Obituary: Richard Apple

Richard Eugene Apple, 78, of Mt. Blanchard, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Findlay, to Weldon M. and Florence E. (Simon) Apple, November 13, 1946. Richard graduated from Elmwood High School, class of 1964. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Air Force from 1966-1970. On February 14, 1980, he married Jayme Harford, and she survives. Richard is also survived by his daughters, Dawn R. (Steve) Hasselbach of Gibsonburg, Brittany N. (Scott ) Ferguson of Melborne, Florida, Danielle M. (Trever Starr) Apple of Findlay; stepsons, Chad (Tracy) Tackett of Mt. Blanchard and Ryan Tackett of Bowling Green; a sister, Diana Crum of Bloomdale; 11 grandchildren, Ashley, Jason, Zachary, Leah, Lainy, Jacob, Alyssa, Nick, Zach, Mikayla, and Marc; and four great-grandchildren.

Richard retired from Ohio Bell/AT&T after 39 years of service. He loved sports and played on the AMVETS Fast Pitch softball team and also coached his daughters in softball. Richard loved attending his grandchildren's sporting events, traveling and camping and would never turn down ice cream! He also found enjoyment in helping on the farm, mowing and cutting wood.

Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2025, at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington, where family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until time of service. Full military rites will be performed by Hancock-County Veterans Memorial Squad. Private burial will take place later.

Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Richard to a charity of the donor's choice.

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