Mr. Richard Labig, age 88 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Wednesday May 5, 2010 at 4:45 PM. He was born January 3, 1922 in Darke County, Ohio the son of the late Elsworth & Mabel (Jobes) Labig.
He was a core maker for Hobart in Troy for 34 years retiring in 1984. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II.
He was a member of EUM Church, a graduate of Greenville High School in 1939, a life member of the VFW, an active member of Greenville Area Senior Citizens, & a member of the Quarter Century Club at Hobart Corp.
He is preceded in death by his parents; Son: James R. Labig; Brother: Marvin Labig; Sisters: Phyllis Jean Labig, Marcella Unger.
He is survived by his wife: Mildred I. (Winn) Labig of Greenville whom he married February 14, 1942; Sons: John R. Labig of Greenville, Joel Labig of Colville, Washington; Brother & sister in law: Chalmer & Martha Labig of Greenville; & nieces & nephews.
Services will be held on Wednesday May 12, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Sylvia McKibben & Rev. John McRoberts co officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Tuesday May 11, 2010 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.