Richard Lee Sommers, age 61, of Dennison, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, October 23, 2026.
Richard was born on April 29, 1965, in Dennison, Ohio, the son of the late Richard Gene and Helen (Prall) Powell.
Richard attended Claymont High School. He was the owner of the The Trading Post in Uhrichsville, Ohio for 20 years. He loved his store. He also enjoyed going to flea markets, yard sales and old cars.
On October 31, 2013, at The Trading Post, Richard married Helen (Williams) Sommers, who survives of the home. Also surviving are his children Zachary (Alexis) Williams, Keith Carpenter Jr. (fiancé Brittany Parrish), Cody Carpenter and Richard Sommers Taylor; a brother Tom (Kelly) Powell; grandchildren Gauge Carpenter, Blake Williams, Beau Williams, Blair Williams; sister-in-law Robin Beckley and his dogs Sheba, Keisha and Cloey.
In addition to his parents, Richard is preceded in death by a sister Elizabeth Hamilton; brothers Carl Sommers, Robert Sommers and William Corpman; and sister-in-law Debbie Sommers.
Calling hours for Richard will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the Uhrich-Hostettler English Funeral Home, Inc. in Uhrichsville, Ohio.
The family will lay Richard to rest during a private ceremony at Port Washington Union Cemetery.
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