Richard "Dick" K. Neuwirth, age 82 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He was born on March 24, 1942 to the late Charles and Mildred (Kothe) Neuwirth in Fairview Park, Ohio. Dick proudly earned his Masters degree in Education at Indiana University. On August 3, 1968 he married Veronica Mick, who survives.

Dick is an active and dedicated member of Poplar Ridge Church of the Brethren, and is a Pastor at Swan Creek Church of the Brethren. He was a teacher and coach for over 40 years at multiple schools, coaching football and track. Dick was very involved with the Planetarium at Tinora School, and the Ohio Wing Civil Air Patrol. He also was a Volunteer Chaplain at Mercy Hospital, and a Red Cross Instructor for over ten years. He enjoyed reading, mowing the lawn, keeping busy, and he truly loved his volunteer and service work. Dick had many friends and colleagues, and will be remembered for his dedication and passion for helping others. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Veronica Neuwirth of Defiance, his son, Charles (Melissa) Neuwirth of Warsaw, Indiana, brother David (Linda) Neuwirth of Cleveland, Ohio, four grandchildren; Cory (Nikki) Beatty, Melodie Paul, Elizabeth (Jeremy) Neibert, and Averie Neuwirth, and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mildred Neuwirth. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Poplar Ridge Church of the Brethren in Defiance, and from 10:00 am to 11:00 am prior to the service on Tuesday. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 18th at the church, with Rev. Benjamin Polzin officiating. Dick will be laid to rest at Riverview Memory Gardens.

Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements. Memorials are suggested to The Ohio Wing CAP Cadet Program, or Tinora Planetarium. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

The Ohio Wing CAP Cadet Program
6031 E. Main Street - PO Box 301, Columbus OH 43213
Tel: 1-614-338-8198

Tinora High School- Planetarium
5921 Domersville Road, Defiance OH 43512
Tel: 1-419-497-2621