Richard P. Vaughan, Sr.

Richard Polk Vaughan, Sr., age 82 of Toledo, Ohio passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Heatherdowns Rehabilitation and Care Center. He was born May 21, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to Henry P. and Margaret (Spence) Vaughan. Richard served his country during the Korean War in the US Air Force. He was a graduate of Purdue University where he received his Master's Degree. Richard was employed as an aviation engineer for Pratt Whitney, Continental Aviation and most recently with Teledyne Corporation. In 1968, he designed the Howmet TX Jet Propelled turbine engine for the Indy 500, raced by Graham Hill. Richard was crew chief and head of top secret government jet engines at Continental Aviation. He enjoyed photography, Iridology and nutrition, obedience training and instructing dogs with the A.K.C., carpentry, gardening, mechanical modifications and deep sea fishing.

Left to cherish his memory is his first wife, Agnes Vaughan and their loving children, Richard P. Vaughan, Jr. and Patricia (Ike) Mitchell; grandchildren, Mitchell and Hannah Vaughan; and sister, Margaret (Kean) Degnan. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne and brother, Henry "Hank" Vaughan.

The family will receive guests Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, (419-381-1900). A Memorial Service will follow in the funeral home at 6:00 p.m.