Richard William Reese was born Tuesday, September 30, 1941 in Connersville, Indiana .
he died Wednesday, May 16, 2012. his recorded age was 70.
he was a veteran .
REESE Richard W. Reese, born September 30, 1941 and transitioned to his new life May 16, 2012. Preceded in death by father Robert M. Reese and mother Dorotha (Huffman) Reese. Survived by best friend forever, Pamela Harper; brother, Donald H. Reese of North Carolina; niece and nephews. Retired from the City of Columbus Public Service Department Fleet Management. Graduate of Worthington High School. Served in the US Army in Korea during Vietnam. Long time member of SCCA where he was amateur race car champion and National Solo champion. Member of Buckeye Miata Club and Alum Creek Sailing Club. He loved to live life at its fullest and raced everywhere in Go Carts, motor cycles, sprint cars, mini Indy cars, airplanes and sail boats. He dreamed of spending his final years living on his sail boat in Florida and had just completed building his 26 foot cat. Expert craftsman, professional photographer, and lover of nature who leaves behind many friends. Thank you to the caring staff of Sunrise of Worthington and Heartland Hospice. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH 43085, where friends may call 3-6 p.m. Monday. Burial later at Walnut Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Heartland Hospice Services, 6500 Busch Blvd., Suite 210, Columbus, OH 43229.