Richard Lee Mayer

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Lee (Dick) Mayer on February 23, 2025, at the age of ninety-three. Dick was born on January 18, 1932 in Cincinnati Ohio.

When Dick was young, his family lived in several places, including Cincinnati, Flushing, and Columbus Ohio. He attended Bowling Green Military Academy and then The Ohio State University.

Over the years, Dick helped to build his family’s businesses, first in their grocery store, and then as a salesman for Mayer’s Furniture in Columbus Ohio.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; Earl Edwin and Martha Elizabeth (Brown) Mayer; his brother, Earl Edwin Mayer, Jr. and son-in-law, Michael John Thomas McIntyre.

Dick met his beloved wife, Mary Ellen (nee: Canter) Mayer, when they were in their teens. They enjoyed 70 years of marriage, cherishing the time they were gifted to spend together, as well as with their beloved family. He is also survived by their children; Rebecca McIntyre, Richard Lee (Jaclyn) Mayer, II, and Leesa (Richard) Hartman. Dick was the proud grandfather to nine grandchildren: Eric Mayer, Patrick (Taryn) Mayer, Jon (Lisa) Morton, Chad (Casey) Hartman, Vince Hartman, Cameron (Haley) Hartman, Claire McIntyre, Colleen (Todd) Alexander, and Sean (Julie Wischer) McIntyre. He was also blessed with twelve great-grandchildren: Finn and Emma Mayer; Peyton, Isaiah, and Sage Morton; Elijah and Reagan Hartman; Carter and Benjamin Hartman; Madison and Kiera Alexander; and Ryan McIntyre. Dick found joy in reading; listening to classical and Christian music; painting; volunteering at church and in the community; and collecting. But his favorite activity was to fill their home with his family, friends, food, and laughter.

Dick loved flowers, but he would be most honored if you would choose to celebrate his memory by donating to one of the following charities in lieu of flowers.

Samaritan Children’s Fund, Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607  https://www.samaritanspurse.org/memorial-page/richard-lee-mayer-columbus-oh/

St Jude’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

We will be honoring Dick's life on February 28, 2025, at Worthington Christian Church, 8145 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43235. Friends and family are invited to attend calling hours at 10am, followed by a funeral service at 11am. Burial will be at New Cheshire (Berlin Township) Cemetery. Shaw-Davis Funeral Home is handling Dick's arrangements.

Psalm 23:6 Surely your goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.