Richard E. Shively

Richard Eugene Shively, age 78 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home. He was born March 24, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Albert and Gertrude (Mees) Shively.

In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his son, Paul Shively; wife, Janice Holmes; siblings, Robert Shively and Jack Shively and niece, Chrys Meatyard.

Richard is survived by his grandson, Logan; Janice's son, Robert Holmes; his brother, David Shively; nieces and nephews, Cathy (Marty) Miller, Michael (Pam) Shively, Gayle (Mike) Tomaszewski and Mark (Leslie) Shively as well extended family and friends.

Richard was a 1958 graduate of Stivers High School and received his Eagle Scout commendation. He then enlisted with the U.S. Navy honorably serving on the USS Chickasaw during Vietnam as a radar man. Richard then began a 35 year career with Appleton Paper, retiring as a supervisor. In his spare time he enjoyed colleting artifacts of Native American and Columbian origin and had served as former President of Archaeological Society of Ohio.

Guests are welcome to attend a brief graveside ceremony with military honors on Wednesday July 18, 2018 at 10:00am at Woodland Cemetery, Dayton. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting Richard's online memorial at www.newcomerdayton.com