Richard C. Compton, age 80, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Danbury Senior Living in Mount Vernon.
He was born on October 7, 1946, in Lock, Ohio, the son of Clinton and Iona (Hunter) Compton. Richard was a 1964 graduate of Centerburg High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Richard worked as a machinist at HPM in Mount Gilead before retiring in 2010 from Ariel Corporation in Mount Vernon. He was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and enjoyed cheering on his favorite team. Above all, Richard cherished spending quality time with his family, who meant so much to him.
Richard will be remembered for his dedication to his work, his love of family, and his pride in his country.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa Kouba, whom he married on July 9, 2010, his children, Amanda Koenig, and Clinton (Lea) Compton, three grandchildren, Alexandra Koenig, Annalise Koenig, and Gabe Compton, a sister, Nancy Bell of Mount Vernon, nieces Susan Bell and Sandy Bell Schisler, great nieces and nephew, Jordan, Steven, and Hunter Schisler.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home, 201 Newark Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 where friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Chaplain Wil Verhoff will be officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Liberty Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Richard’s name may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
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