Richard “Dick” Dunn

Richard G. “Dick” Dunn, 89, of Van Wert, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on August 27, 1933, in Henry County to the late Frank Pickens Dunn and Troas Cuma (Adams) Dunn. On December 18, 1957 he married Peggy Jean (Butler) Dunn. She passed away on October 4, 2003.

Dick is survived by three children, Lisa Dunn of Van Wert, Brian (Valori) Dunn of Van Wert, and Troy (Pamela) Dunn of Bowling Green; four grandchildren, Lydia Dunn, Tanner Dunn, Rylee Dunn and Jackson Dunn.

He was a 1951 graduate of Bowling Green High School and a 1955 graduate of Bowling Green State University. Dick was an art teacher at Van Wert City Schools for 35 years, he also owned and operated Dunn’s Painting Services with his son Brian for over 45 years. He was a member of the Van Wert Area Jaycees, past president of the Van Wert Booster Club, and past president of Washington Elementary School PTA.

Dick was a judge for many years at the Wassenberg Art Center, and served on the decorating committee at NPAC for many years. He loved going to his grandkids’ sporting events and was a long time Van Wert football and basketball season ticket holder. Dick was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Van Wert, where he served on various committees. He also served in the U.S. Army for two years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Kimberly Diane Dunn; three brothers, Donald E. Dunn, Robert B. “Buck” Dunn, and Marvin W. Dunn, and one sister, Phyllis Ann Franklin.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 8, from 3-7 p.m. at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 9, at First United Methodist Church with one hour of calling prior to services, with Pastor Chris Farmer officiating. Burial will take place at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.

Preferred memorials: the First United Methodist Church Organ Project Fund or to the Van Wert Cougar Pride Club.

Online condolences may be expressed on the Tribute Wall at cowanfuneralhome.com.