Richard J. Valentine

Richard J. Valentine, 23, of Tiffin, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at his residence. Richard was born June 28, 1991, in Bucyrus, to Berlin C. Valentine and Carolyn R. (Depinet) Tiell, and they survive, his father in Marysville and his mother in Tiffin. Other survivors include his son, Josiah Matthew Valentine of Richwood; his stepfather, Michael Tiell of Tiffin; his stepmother, Brandee Valentine of Marysville; a brother, Mason Valentine of Bloomville; a sister, Amber Williams of Columbus; maternal grandparents, Joe and Pat Depinet of Tiffin; paternal grandparents, Richard and Jan Valentine of Tiffin; and several nieces and nephews, including Jaelynn Williams and Jaliyah Williams. Richard was preceded in death by a brother, Hunter Valentine. Richard was a 2010 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School, served in the U.S. Army and worked at Laminate Technologies of Tiffin. Visitation for family and friends will be 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at Traunero Funeral Home and and Crematory, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, OH 44883, (419) 447-3113. Services will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the funeral home with the Rev. Gary Walters officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice in care of the funeral home. To send condolences, get directions or view the celebration of life video go to www.traunerofuneralhome.com.