Richard F. Krites, 88, of Saint Marys, died 6:10 A.M. Sunday, October 17, 2021, at his daughter's residence in New Knoxville.

He was born January 30, 1933, in Auglaize County to Clifford T. and Vada Foltz Krites. He was born at his parent's home north of Saint Marys, and lived there most of his life. He married Dorothy Engel on October 3, 1943, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton, and she survives at the Roselawn Manor in Spencerville.

He is also survived by his daughters: Doretta Nale of New Knoxville; Diana Zink of Wapakoneta; Donelda Gibson of Jacksonville, North Carolina; Dorabelle "Dori" (Steve) Kysenceder of Wapakoneta and a son-in-law Bill Martin, St. Marys. He is also survived by his 14 grandchildren: Stephanie Brown; Andrew Gibson; Robert Nale; Luke Zink; Zac Martin; Brad Nale; Garrett Gibson; Mark Zink; Andrea Martin; Matt Zink; Monica Gibson; Alex Martin; Tyler Kysenceder; Devin Kysenceder. He is also survived by 3 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one on the way; 7 step-great-grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings: Marvalee Rupert and Letha Bair, both of Saint Marys; by a sister-in-law, Carolyn (Donald) Henschen; brother-in-law, Robert Engel.

He was preceded in death by his parents; by his in-laws, Adrian and Pearl Engel; his daughter, Drusilla Martin; sister Wanda (Harold) Engel; brothers-in-law Norman Bair and Irvin Rupert; sisters-in-law Barbara Engel; Shirley Ann Engel, Ruth (Art) Lange; Marie (John) Heintz; Evelyn (Elmer) Wagner. He was also preceded in death by two sons-in-law, Steve Nale and Paul D. Zink.

Richard was a 1951 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was a proud, lifelong farmer. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton. His dry sense of humor will be missed by all.

Funeral rites will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Saint Marys, Pastor Melodi Hagen, officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton.

Friends may call from 9-11:00 A.M. Saturday at Zion Church, where memorial gifts may be given to either Trinity Lutheran Church or Interim Healthcare Hospice.

Condolences may be sent to Richard's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.