Richard A. Pioch

Richard A. Pioch August 02, 1925 - March 04, 2008 Richard Pioch, 82 years of Toledo passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, surrounded by his loving family. His brief struggle with cancer ended peacefully. After serving in the Air Force, Richard pursued a career in banking with Ohio Citizens Trust Company. Climbing the ladder of success, he was quickly promoted from a position as an installment loan teller to Branch Manager at the Colony Office. Returning to the main office, he became Vice President and Manager of the Installment Loan Department. Richard was fundamental in the establishment of financing for many local auto dealerships. He eventually became Vice President of the Commercial Loan Department. Richard enhanced his education by graduating from the Bank Administration Institute Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. Later, he instructed banking classes at Kent State University, a duty which he served for many years. Additionally, Richard was affiliated with Robert Morris Associates and was a member and served as President of the Board of Directors of the Credit Bureau of Toledo. He also served on the Board of Trustees for the Toledo Small Business Association and was a member of both the Toledo Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club of Maumee. Upon retiring from the banking industry, Richard took a position as Comptroller of Mill Business Furniture, which prompted his relocation to Cookeville, TN. Entering full-time retirement, he became an advisor for SCORE. He also helped seniors with tax preparation through AARP and thoroughly enjoyed life in Tennessee. Richards's devotion to God was demonstrated through his service as an Elder at Trinity Lutheran Church in Toledo, a position which he enjoyably held for many years. Additionally, he volunteered at Trinity Assembly, Cookeville, and Calvary Assembly of God in Toledo. Richard is survived by Beverly, the love of his life for fifty-five years and his three children, whom he cherished: Laura (Rich) Carr, Kris (Steve) Stainbrook and Richard (Barbara) Pioch. Also surviving are his seven grandchildren: Dan and Sarah Carr, Michael and Jenny Stainbrook and Richard, Jessica and Cynthia Pioch. Friends may call at the Coyle Funeral Home 1770 S. Reynolds Sunday 2-8 p.m. The funeral service will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Calvary Assembly of God church 5025 Glendale Ave where the family will receive visitors beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

Richard A. Pioch

August 2, 1925 - April 4, 2008