Richard "Red" Leroy Kennedy, age 90, of Marion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at Marion General Hospital. Born in Prospect, Ohio, on May 1, 1934, to the late Alvin Kennedy and Cora Hesson, Dick lived a life full of love, laughter, and devotion.
On June 29, 1953, he married the love of his life, Peggy (Irey) Kennedy, and together they shared an incredible 72 years of marriage. Over the years, Dick worked in various roles, including at Big Bear and the Marion Engineering Depot, but he was best known for his 32 years of dedicated service as Captain at Marion Correctional Institution.
Dick's passions included family fishing trips to Canada, camping, riding the rapids, and even square dancing in his younger days. He loved gardening and growing roses, and he found immense joy in spending time with his family, especially the younger generations. Dick relished making cherished memories with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, often taking them to Cedar Point, Chuck E.

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