Richard F. Wilcox was born Monday, July 16, 1934 in Iler, Ohio .
he died Saturday, April 28, 2018. his recorded age was 83.
he was a veteran of the Marine Corps and served in the Korean War.
Captain Richard F. “Dick” Wilcox, Powell, Ohio, went to be with his heavenly father, April 28, 2018 at 1:30 a.m. with family at his side. He was born June 16, 1934 in Iler, Ohio to Josephine A. (Doe) and Lester F. Wilcox. He graduated from Fostoria High School in 1952 and served in the United States Marine Corp 1952-1955. He was employed with the Fostoria Ohio Police Department 1955-1959 attaining the rank of Lieutenant. He attended North Western University. Dick graduated with the 52nd class Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in January 1960. He retired as a Captain, Commander of the General Headquarters Investigation Section with over 29 years of service, in March 1989. He was a certified Polygraph Examiner and Investigative Hypnotist conducting numerous cases involving Central Ohio Law Enforcement Agencies, Courts and Prosecutors offices. He served as Chief, Special Investigations, Ohio Department of Liquor Control 1989-1992. Dick was a life member of The Ohio Polygraph Association, American Legion (Bucyrus), Fraternal Order of Eagles, Loyal Order of Moose (Indian Lake), Fraternal Order of Police (Capital City Lodge #9), Aladdin Shrine Temple, AASR Valley of Columbus, Blendon Masonic Lodge (Westerville), Ohio State Highway Patrol Retirees Association, and Ohio Troopers Association. He was an avid OSU basketball and football fan, working 45+ years in the stadium. He thoroughly enjoyed boating, fishing, and outdoor activities at Indian Lake. He dearly loved his family and grandchildren and enjoyed attending their sporting events. Preceded in death were parents Josephine A. and Lester F. Wilcox, Fostoria, Ohio; son Mark A. Wilcox, Stow, Ohio; brother Reverend Lester J. Wilcox, Alamogordo, New Mexico; and sister-in-law- JoAnn Holobaugh, Grove City, Ohio. He is survived by devoted wife Sandy Wilcox, Powell, Ohio married for 35 years; son Bob Harlow (Brandi), Galena, Ohio; daughter Debbie Logozzo (Mike), Powell, Ohio; grandchildren Ian Harlow, Kaitlyn Logozzo, Nate Logozzo, and Gracie Harlow; numerous nieces and nephews, and his fur buddy Trooper. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL 450 W. Olentangy Street Powell, Ohio 43065, where a funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with Rev. Joel Baer officiating. Interment will follow in Flint Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Dick’s honor to the Delaware County Humane Society. To send an online condolence, please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.