ROOT, Richard Lee 83, passed away Thursday afternoon 
at Indian River Medical Center in Vero Beach, Florida. 
Born to German immigrants in Dayton, Ohio, Richard was 
a hardworking, intelligent student who worked his way 
through Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. He was 
then drafted into the US Army during the Korean War. 
After his honorable discharge, Richard enjoyed a long 
career as a layout designer in electrical engineering 
for Frigidaire in Dayton, Ohio. After retiring from 
Frigidaire, he enjoyed a fruitful career as a real 
estate broker in Vero Beach. He obtained a private pilot 
license and loved flying his Piper Saratoga airplane. 
Richard's favorite pastime was spending time with his 
family. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. 
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy Root; his 
sons, Rick L. Root, DMD of Vero Beach and Kent D. Root 
of Boca Raton; his daughter-in-law Betsy Root; and his 
grandchildren, Megan Root and Kent Douglas Root. There 
will be a private, out of town family service. Donations 
may be made to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for 
Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 
4777, New York, NY 10163. An online guestbook is 
available at www.lowtherfuneralhome.com

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