Richard J. Middendorf

Richard J. Middendorf, age 85, born, July 5, 1928. Formerly of Montfort Heights, OH, "Dick" died on September 22, 2013 at Madonna Manor in Villa Hills, KY. Loving Father of cherished children, Rick (Amy) and Tammy Koehne (Joe) and proud Grandfather of Tre, Emily, and Jade Middendorf and Jim, Madalyn, David, Andrea, and Carol Koehne. His dear sister, Sister Ann Middendorf, OSB, sisters-in-law, Marian Middendorf, DE, Mary "Jeanne" Maloney Raispis, as well as many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews also survive Dick. Dick is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rita A. (Maloney) Middendorf, his parents, William A. and Mary E. (Brueggen) Middendorf, his brother William B. Middendorf and sisters, Dorothy T. Miller and Sister Mary Middendorf, OLVM. Dick was a 1942 graduate of Blessed Sacrament School, Fort Mitchell. He graduated from St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, 1946 and Xavier University, Cincinnati, 1950. Dick then went on to Seminary, Theology and Novitiate over the next decade. He attended Milford Seminary in Milford, OH and earned a Masters degree in Chemistry from Catholic University, Washington D.C. Dick was ordained a Jesuit priest in 1960 and was active in the priesthood for thirteen years. At various points during his active priesthood, Dick taught Chemistry at both the high school and college levels and was principal at Brebeuf High School, Indianapolis. Dick taught Chemistry at LaSalle High School, Montfort, OH for seventeen years. Dick had a deep compassion for the poor and was dedicated to serving them. During his retirement years Dick taught computer skills and life skills at the Lower Price Hill Community Center and he was very involved in Call to Action and Peace & Justice (Archdiocese Cincinnati) organizations. Dick was a Benedictine Oblate at St. Walburg Monastery, Villa Hills, KY. He was an active member of the Social Jokers since high school. Dick Loved everyone he met! He was concerned that each individual person would know they are loved. Dick was outgoing and sure to remember your name. Family and many many friends will sadly miss him. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8pm at La Salle High School 3091 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday 10:30 am at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church, 5222 North Bend Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247. Burial St. Mary Cemetery Ft. Mitchell, KY. Middendorf Funeral Home Ft. Wright, KY are handling the arrangements (859) 341-7800. Online condolences to: www.middendorf-funeralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to : The Richard J. Middendorf Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o La Salle High School 3091 North Bend Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247.