Richard "Dick" F. Olberding, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 7, 2014, age 88. Devoted father of Kathy (Marty Palmerton) Olberding, Steve (Sue) Olberding, Lori (Dave Gardner) Riestenberg-Gardner, David (Heidi) Olberding and Jane (Mitch) Westfall. Cherished grandfather of Angela Barbara, Sarah (Dave) Morman, Jen, Chris, Anthony and Catilin Olberding, Bryan, Alex, Eva Riestenberg, Faye (Nick) Doland, Amanda, Nick and Ben Westfall. Great grandfather of Henry Morman and Matthew Doland). He was preceded in death by his son in law Tom Riestenberg and grandson David Riestenberg. Also survived by his mother in law, Mary Truax , sister Jean (Bob) Scheid, and brother Tony (Phyllis) Olberding. Richard was world traveler and the former President of Phototype. He joined Phototype in 1950. Richard became sole owner when he purchased his uncle Ed Lemker's shares in 1952. He worked as Phototypes patriarch for 63 years, growing the business to 250 employees with four locations in the U.S., one in the U.K. and one in Shanghai. Visitation Sunday, May 11 at Gilligan Funeral Home 2926 Woodburn Ave., 45206 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. A celebration of mass will be Monday, May 12 at St. Francis de Sales church at 1600 Madison Ave. at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tom and David Riestenberg Scholarship Fund at Elder High School 3900 Vincent Ave., 45205.
Service
Sunday, May 11, 2014 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Gilligan Funeral Homes ~ Woodburn
2926 Woodburn Avenue Cincinnati 45206, United States
Service
Monday, May 12, 2014 10:30 AM
St. Francis de Sales Church
1600 Madison Road Cincinnati 45206, United States