In Memory Of
Richard A. Thum
1964
2022
Richard A. Thum
January 28, 1964 — March 23, 2022
Richard Thum, 58, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away March 23, 2022. He was born on January 28, 1964 in Columbus to the late John Joseph Jr. and Ethel (Harrington) Thum. He is preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Norman and Effie Mae Joseph; nephew, Robert Thum and many other loved ones.
Surviving family includes, Richard's beloved wife of 27 years, Ruth Thum; son, Riley Thum; beloved dogs, Ace and Blaze; siblings, John "Joe" (Lois) Thum, Diane (David) Packard, April (Randy) Sullivan, Chris (Dan) Casari; brother-in-law, Michael (Brian) Joseph, Branden (Missy) Joseph; sister-in-laws, Mary (Kevin) Campbell, Martha Smith, Nora (Paul) Hanley, Trisha (Eric) Newkirk, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Richard was a good-hearted man of great pride, love, and care for his family and friends, utmost being his love & care for Ruthie & Riley. Richard loved playing disc golf, adding to his disc collection, including the challenge of retrieving any lost disc as an added challenge during play. Rich truly enjoyed spending time with family and friends for birthdays, holidays, or just any reason to get together. Often found with Dan, his best friend, brother and partner in crime for many years. He was known for hosting many poker nights with friends & family. He enjoyed watching football and was a loyal Michigan Wolverine fan. Rich also enjoyed watching drag racing and unforgettable weekends away at Spring Nationals. He appreciated rock music and was able to take Riley to see Rush, one of his favorite bands for Rileys' first concert. Richard was known for enjoying the outdoors, may it be time on the water or camping. May we not forget, his favorite outdoor pastime, being a fire bug who was known for his "bigger the better" fires, usually a fire too large for any normal person to get near.
A special thank you to Richard's beloved best friend, brother and partner in crime Dan Casari and to his niece Candice Casari for taking such good care of him.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made is Richard's name to Melanoma Research Foundation, 1420 K St NW 7th floor, Washington, DC 20005 and Shriners Children's Ohio, 1 Children's Plaza, Dayton, OH 45404.
A memorial gathering will be held at Newcomer SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway Grove City, Ohio 43123 on Friday April 1, 2022 from 2pm to 4pm.
Surviving family includes, Richard's beloved wife of 27 years, Ruth Thum; son, Riley Thum; beloved dogs, Ace and Blaze; siblings, John "Joe" (Lois) Thum, Diane (David) Packard, April (Randy) Sullivan, Chris (Dan) Casari; brother-in-law, Michael (Brian) Joseph, Branden (Missy) Joseph; sister-in-laws, Mary (Kevin) Campbell, Martha Smith, Nora (Paul) Hanley, Trisha (Eric) Newkirk, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Richard was a good-hearted man of great pride, love, and care for his family and friends, utmost being his love & care for Ruthie & Riley. Richard loved playing disc golf, adding to his disc collection, including the challenge of retrieving any lost disc as an added challenge during play. Rich truly enjoyed spending time with family and friends for birthdays, holidays, or just any reason to get together. Often found with Dan, his best friend, brother and partner in crime for many years. He was known for hosting many poker nights with friends & family. He enjoyed watching football and was a loyal Michigan Wolverine fan. Rich also enjoyed watching drag racing and unforgettable weekends away at Spring Nationals. He appreciated rock music and was able to take Riley to see Rush, one of his favorite bands for Rileys' first concert. Richard was known for enjoying the outdoors, may it be time on the water or camping. May we not forget, his favorite outdoor pastime, being a fire bug who was known for his "bigger the better" fires, usually a fire too large for any normal person to get near.
A special thank you to Richard's beloved best friend, brother and partner in crime Dan Casari and to his niece Candice Casari for taking such good care of him.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made is Richard's name to Melanoma Research Foundation, 1420 K St NW 7th floor, Washington, DC 20005 and Shriners Children's Ohio, 1 Children's Plaza, Dayton, OH 45404.
A memorial gathering will be held at Newcomer SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway Grove City, Ohio 43123 on Friday April 1, 2022 from 2pm to 4pm.
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Friday, April 1, 2022
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
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