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August 24, 2023

James I. Dew Sr.

 

James I. Dew Sr., 89 of Richwood, died Thursday August 17, 2023 at the Otterbein at St. Marys SeniorLife Community in St. Marys. He was born May 19, 1934 in Zanesville to the late Arthur F. and Mary E. (Nelson) Dew. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Jean Guinsler, Patricia Dengler, Louise Fitzgerald and Edwin Dew. Jim was a real estate appraiser. He had served our country in the United States Navy Reserves. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Parish in Marion. Jim had also belonged to the Marion Moose #889 and the Waldo American Legion Post #605. Jim and Norma enjoyed spending winters in South Padre Island, Texas and also in Florida. They could be seen many days on their golf cart, driving around Richwood, (making sure everything was in order). He also…

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