Richard F. McCann Richard F. McCann, 87, of Defiance, passed away Thursday, January 28th, 2016 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Defiance, Ohio on January 11, 1929, he was the son of the late Wilbur and Catherine (Breckler) McCann. On Oct. 25, 1952 he married Marilyn Compo who died July 10, 2009. They had 3 children; Patricia Parks, Michael (Laurie) McCann and Sally (Lew) King, all of Defiance. also surviving are 2 sisters: Wilma Wortkoetter and Lucille (Richard) Myers, both of Bryan. Grandchildren: Matthew (Dorothy) Parks, Stephanie Parks, Dr. Miranda (Jeremy) Huffman, Jaymie (Chad) Burtch, Mandi (Jeff) Starner, Christopher (Molly) McCann, Brandon (Lindsey) McCann, Katy (Jason) MacConnell, Tim Foor, Evan King, John King, and 13 great grandchildren. A very special friend Janet Heller. He was preceded in death by his wife Marilyn and brother Patrick and sister Helene Clemens. Richard graduated from Jewell High School in 1946. He had worked Defiance Farm Bureau, 7-up Bottling Co., Kraft Foods and was the owner with wife Marilyn of Service Master of Defiance for over 45 years. His memberships include Kettenring Country Club past president, Life Member of VFW Post #3360, Defiance Elks Lodge, board member of the Chamber of Commerce and board member of the Better Business Bureau. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War serving as an Army medic and discharged as Sergeant in 1951. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Sunday at the Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m. Monday Feb. 1 at St. Michael's Catholic Church 5480 Moser Rd. Defiance. Burial will be in St. Michael's Church Cemetery where VFW Post # 3360 will conduct honorary military graveside rites. Suggested memorials are to CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center or to the Wounded Warriors. Condolences may be shared at www.lawsonroessner.com

Visitation

JAN 31. 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home 1753 S. Clinton St. Defiance, OH, 43512

Visitation

FEB 1. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)

St. Michael's Catholic Church 5400 Moser Rd. Defiance, OH, 43512

Service

FEB 1. 11:00 AM (EST)

St. Michael's Catholic Church 5400 Moser Rd. Defiance, OH, 43512