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Gale Price

Gale Price, 92 of Richwood, passed away Friday February 21, 2025 at Ohio Living, Sarah Moore Assisted Living in Delaware. He was born October 17, 1932 in LaRue to the late Morris and Lenore (Cahill) Price. He was also preceded in death by 4 brothers, Glenn, Howard, Arthur and Gene Price. Gale spent most of his childhood on the family farm. He was a 1950 graduate of LaRue High School, where he was active in FFA, played in the band and played football. He also raised hogs, showing them and winning at the Ohio State Fair. Gale served our country in the United States Army. He served in Korea and was discharged as a Corporal. He had the opportunity to take the Honor Flight to Washington DC in 2016, Gale said it was a very special trip. He retired as a Maintenance Supervisor after 39  yrs. at the Whirlpool Corp. in Marion. If it needed fixed or installed, Gale could do it or instruct others to do it. He passed along these traits to his loving family. Following retirement, he helped out with the family farm. Not one to sit still, Gale rode with the Ohio Highway Patrol as an Auxiliary for a number of years. He was a member of the Baccarat American Legion Post #40 in Richwood and an Honorable Kentucky Colonel. Gale is survived by his wife of 64 yrs., Janice (Houk) Price, their three children, Teresa Gosser of Columbus, Gale Price of Janesville, Wisconsin and Gene (Teri) Price of Marion. Grandchildren, Matthew (Caroline) Rado, Amanda (Stuart Lightfoot) Rado, Michael (Erika) Rado, Isabelle Gosser, Gale William Price and Arthur John Price   Great grandchildren, Henry Rado-Lightfoot, Estella Rado-Lightfoot, Oscar Lightfoot, Cecily Rado, Beatrice Rado, Joan Rado and Rainer Rado. Family included numerous beloved nieces and nephews and extended family Gale was a quiet, kind person who will be missed greatly! Funeral services will be held Saturday March 1, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate. Burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery, where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095. Friends may call Friday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to R.E.A.P. (the Richwood food pantry) at 235 Grove St. Richwood, Ohio 43344 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Claibourne Cemetery Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Stacey Flach-Moore Richwood Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM I am so sorry to hear of Gale passing.    Such a sweet couple. ❤️.   #2 from: Harley and Charlene Jolliff Richwood, Ohio Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 5:53 PM Janice - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. #3 from: Jerry Moore Richwood. Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 6:39 PM Gale was a very nice man. i knew him at Whirlpool, and he worked with my dad. I would see him in town and we would chat. Sorry for your loss. #4 from: John and Kay Coder Marion,Ohio Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 7:37 PM Many fond memories of the Price Family as we were neighbors for many years.So sorry for your loss Janice and family always enjoyed talking with Nimie and you. Loved your children #5 from: Larry Nibert Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM So sorry for your loss #6 from: Tom and Ruby Gwynn   Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM When I was growing up we had lots of great neighbors on Blaine Avenue. The Prices were in that group. Sorry for your loss. One of the nicest people you could ever meet. #7 from: Karen McMahan Richwood Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 9:23 PM So sorry for your loss. Gale was always a pleasure to speak with. Prayers for you all. #8 from: Don & Peggy (Skidmore) Hays West Mansfield Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 8:32 AM You have our sincere sympathy.  Keeping your family in our prayers! #9 from: Amy and John Weaver Utica Ohio Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 9:39 AM Teresa and family, Losing someone so close is so hard. We will be here to support you at any time and any hour. Sending you much love and comforting prayers. Amy and John #10 from: Sam Foos MARYSVILLE Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM Gale and Janice were great neighbors, and he will be missed.RIP MY FRIEND. #11 from: Tim Scarbrough Columbus,Ohio Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM My deepest sympathies to Janice and the rest of the Price family. #12 from: Bill Foos   Tue, Feb 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM I am sorry to hear of Gales passing.  I always enjoyed visiting with him and hearing his stories.  He was a good guy and good neighbor.  He can rest in peace now.  My sympathies to Janice and his family #13 from: Vicky Wheeker Marysville Wed, Feb 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM So sorry for your family’s loss.   #14 from: Pat Krebehenne Richwood Thu, Feb 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM My sincere sympathy to Janice and the whole family. Gale was such a kind caring man and I know he will be terribly missed.  Your faith family and friends will get you through this difficult time. Cherish the wonderful memories.

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