Richard L. Hayward, age 85, of Tiffin, Ohio, died March 1, 2003. He was born August 14, 1917, in Tiffin, to Robert W. and Clara B. (Schetter) Hayward. On January 22, 1938 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Tiffin, he married Margaret Jane Shedenhelm, who died August 28, 1993.
Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis (Eugene) Zender of Tiffin, 4 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and a sister, Gertrude Peusey, of Tiffin. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert and Franklin Hayward.
Mr. Hayward retired in 1979 after 30 years as a Lab Technician at American Standard, Tiffin. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Eagles, Moose, a VFW Associate Member, and a resident of the Ruffing Family Care Center, Tiffin, since April 17, 2002.
Services and Burial will be private.