Richard J. "Dick" Grace

Richard J. “Dick” Grace, 84, of Urbana, passed boldly and bravely at 7:14 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013 in Vancrest of Urbana Nursing Home. He was born November 12, 1928 in Lockport NY, the son of William H. and Agnes (Cramer) Grace. As a student at Urbana High School, Dick played on the Varsity basketball and baseball teams and graduated in 1946. He entered the U.S. Army where he was a Korean War Veteran, being honorably discharged in 1952.On his return to Urbana, he worked for United Board and Carton, retiring with over 25 years of service. He also retired from Bill McKeever Excavating. Dick enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, shooting, boxing and watching western movies. Survivors include his sister Virginia Grace McKeever; nephew, Bill Jay McKeever of Urbana; his nieces, Karen McKeever, of Urbana, Julie (Andrew) Monnin of Piqua; great nephews, Brett McKeever of Urbana, Stephen Monnin of Piqua and great niece, Grace Monnin of Piqua, as well as several cousins from the Buffalo NY and Baltimore MD area. “We all love you Dick.” He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant brothers and a brother-in-law, Jack H. McKeever. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in St. Mary Catholic Church, 231 Washington Ave., Urbana, with Father Greg Konerman celebrant. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at the church from 9:30-10:30 A.M. Burial will follow in Oak Dale Cemetery. Thank you to Dr. Felix, Dr. Paxton, Father Greg Konerman, Deacon Earl Rogers, Passport, and the staff at Vancrest. Contributions may be made in Dick's memory to the St. Mary Catholic Church or to the Cancer Association of Champaign County, P. O. Box 38125, Urbana, OH 43078 Condolences may be expressed to Richard’s family at www.walterfunerals.com.