Richard Doughty Obituary

Richard G. "Dick" Doughty

Sep 6, 1937 - Oct 22, 2025

Norwalk

Richard G. "Dick" Doughty, 88, of Norwalk, died early Wednesday morning, October 22, 2025, at Fisher-Titus Medical Center. He was born September 6, 1937, in Norwalk, to the late Frank and Agnes (Wise) Doughty and was a lifelong area resident. He was a faithful member of St. Paul Catholic Church, where he married his loving wife, Joanne, in 1964.

Dick will be remembered for his service, commitment, and love for his country, family, community, and church. He served in the United State Army. Dick, who graduated from St. Paul in 1956, was inducted into the school's Hall of Fame, along with his wife, for their outstanding volunteer service to the church and school. He was a member of Norwalk Eagles Aerie No. 711, St. Paul Boosters Club, and Bronson Conservation Club.

He especially enjoyed supporting his children and grandchildren in all of their school and church activities. He enjoyed following the Browns, Indians (later Guardians), Ohio State, and Flyers. Dick was a mechanic for the City of Norwalk, George Friend and his race cars, along with working at St. Paul Cemetery.

Dick is survived by his children, Brenda (Todd) Careless, Mark (Linda) Doughty, and Tracy (Michael) Juby; grandchildren, Bradley Doughty (Kaleigh Jurcisek), Jessica Doughty (Joshua Thompson), Dustin (Alyssa) Jesberger, Connor (Lisa) Careless, Carson Careless, Emily Juby, Catherine Juby, Nathan (Olivia) Juby, and Abby Juby; great-granddaughters, Halle, and Eirene; great-grandson, Aster; sisters in-law, Marilyn Baker, Ruth Beach and Carol Ommert; as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and great-great nieces and great-great nephews.

In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joanne (Earl) Doughty, in 2012; sisters, Margaret (and Robert) McDonald and Anna Mae (and Charles "Chuck") Obermiller; brother, Charles "Bud" (and Florence "Flossie") Doughty; brothers in-law, William Ommert and Ronald Baker and great granddaughter, Harmony.

Friends and family may call from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main St., Norwalk. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 31, 2025, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 East Main St., Norwalk. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery with military honors.

Memorial contribu-tions may be directed to St. Paul Boosters, PO Box 107, Norwalk, OH 44857.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com