Richard L. Scheidegger, 78 of Pataskala, died March 2, 2012, at his residence. He was a Korean Conflict veteran serving in the US Army. He was a lifelong farmer and worked for the Construction Union. He was an avid gardener and loved to raise livestock.

He is survived by his two nephews; close friends; neighbors; and his canine companion, Sammy. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gladys Scheidegger; and brother, Bill Scheidegger.

A graveside service was held at Union Evangelical Cemetery with the Baltimore VFW Post 3761 conducting military rites at the cemetery. Arrangements were handled by the Johnson-Smith Funeral Home, Baltimore.

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