Richard E. Lirot, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold surrounded by his family. He was a truck driver and member of the Teamsters Union for 45 years. He has been working more recently with a cousin picking up and dropping off golf carts. Richard was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. He enjoyed driving- anywhere and everywhere, and spending time with his family
Richard E. Lirot was born on Sept. 5, 1941, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Earl I. and Rosemary L. (Fetzer) Lirot. He graduated from Ottawa High School. Richard married Ann Patton and she preceded him in death. He later married his current wife, Rose, and she survives.
Richard is also survived by his sons, Scott (Teresa) Lirot and Ted (Pam) Lirot, both of Bryan; daughter, Clarissa (Paul) Rigg, of West Unity; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; brother, Steve Lirot, of Bryan, and sister, Nancy (Larry) English, of Westerville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Ann and a son, Mark Lirot.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, from 1-3 p.m. at the Krill Funeral Home, 860 W. Mulberry St., Bryan. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with the Rev. Andrew Wellmann officiating. Burial will follow at Brown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to give a memorial donation may give to St. Patrick Catholic Church.
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