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Richard Arlen Engum

August 31, 1938 — August 17, 2017

Richard Arlen Engum
Richard Arlen Engum, 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family August 17, 2017.

Dick was born August 31, 1938 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. After graduating from Glenwood High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force where he was a medic. Richard had 2 years of College however, he continued his career as a Certified Dental Technician, owning his own Labs. He took a two year break from lab ownership to teach Dental Tech at R.G. Drage Career Technical Center in Massillon, Ohio. Never liking to be idle, in retirement Dick worked part-time at the Fairlawn compactor.

Dick wanted to be busy either at his Lab or keeping his yard beautiful. He loved hunting with his Uncles in Wisconsin and fishing with his brother. He loved talking to everyone; he always found new "friends" every place he went.

Dick is survived by his wife of 40 years, Karen (Holmquist); his five daughters, Kristine (Steven) Lefkowitz, Kimberly (Dennis) Dunagan, Suzanne Engum of Atlanta, GA, Carole (Daniel) Biedrzcki of Arlington, Texas and Elizabeth (Robert) Smith; grandchildren, Jenna Stevenson, Alec Biedrzcki of Texas, Sawyer Smith; brother, James Engum of Menomonie, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 31st, and the memorial service will be held on Friday, September 1st at 11 a.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., The Rev Charles Lentner officiating. In lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to the Akron Woman's City Club or one of your favorite charities.(Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)

Visitation

AUG 31. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory

85 N Miller Rd

Akron, OH, 44333

[email protected]

http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com

Memorial Service

SEP 1. 11:00 AM

Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory

85 N Miller Rd

Akron, OH, 44333

[email protected]

http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com

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