Richard Bores Obituary

Richard Charles Bores

Sep 17, 1945 - Mar 16, 2026

Bellevue

Richard Charles Bores was born September 17, 1945, to Richard E. Bores and Alice M (Roeder) Bores. He completed his journey in life at The Willows at Bellevue on March 16, 2026. Richard was the oldest of five boys. He attended grade school at Bismark Grade School. He graduated from Monroeville High School in 1963.

Rich went to work for two years at a fertilizer plant before starting work at B&O railroad. He was in the Army Reserve for six years, serving for eight months. He met his wife Barbara, and they were married September 21, 1968. They had two children, Craig Richard Bores and Christine Anne (Bores) Greilich. Rich worked full-time for N&W Railroad and also farmed full-time.

He had an electrician's journeyman card and was a member of IBEW. When asked, he said his hobby was work. He retired from the railroad after 40 years. In his younger days, he would drag race his 65 Chevelle. He was a jack-of-all-trades and could fix anything.

His grandchildren were the light of his life, and he enjoyed going to football, basketball, track, and volleyball games. He also enjoyed family get-togethers.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Barbara; children, Craig (Amy) Bores of Tiffin and Christine (Shane) Greilich of Bellevue; grandchildren, Rachel (Brady) Ferres of Bellevue, Taylor Greilich of Bellevue, Trent Greilich of Bellevue, and Jack Bores of Tiffin; and brothers, Steve (Kathy) Bores of California, Robert (Pam) Bores of Bellevue, John (Mary Lou) Bores of Bellevue, and Mark (Patti) Bores of Monroeville.

He is preceded in death by parents, Richard and Alice Bores; his in-laws, Edwin and Delores Miller; and his grandparents.

A memorial Mass will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2026, at St. Gaspar Del Buffalo, 16209 CR 46, Bellevue, OH 44811. Following mass, interment with military honors will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, 32 River Rd, Monroeville, OH. 44847.

We would like to thank all the amazing staff at The Willows at Bellevue and Buckeye Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105; Sorrowful Mother Shrine, 4106 St. Rt. 269, Bellevue, OH, 44811; or Buckeye Hospice, 3379 S. Main St., Mineral Ridge, OH, 44440.

Foos and Foos Funeral Service, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue, OH 44811, is in care of

arrangements.