Frank "Rudy" Putich

Putich, Frank, of Centerville, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 22, 1928 to Frank and Mary (Lacan) Putich. Frank joined the US Military in 1946, and served as an Army Paratrooper & Rifleman for which he was awarded WWII Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal of Japan. He later studied Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Michigan, and worked with both McDonald Douglas and TRW in California helping to design the Space Shuttle. In 1972, when he and his family moved to Cincinnati, Frank began working with his brother. They worked together at Bill Putich Sales for 35 years until his retirement. Frank always enjoyed athletic competition; whether in participation or anticipation, he loved the thrill of the game. He loved to watch the Ohio State vs. Michigan game and cheer for his alma mater, and he took advantage of every opportunity to head to the fairway for 18 holes. Frank was always silly and fun, which made all of life a little more enjoyable for those around him. He loved traveling with Peggy, oriental rugs and decor, animals, and especially his beloved dog, Popeye. Frank, and his shenanigans, will be missed by his wife of 37 years, Peggy Putich, 4 sons, Chuck (Kelly) Putich, James Putich, Mike (Julee) Putich, Tim (Paula) Putich, 12 grandchildren, Justin, Aimee, Brittany (Thomas), Jordan, Brooke, Nick (Jen), James, Jaimee (Ben), Jake (Nikki), Melissa (Brandon), Tim (Tracy), Jennifer (David), 13 great-grandchildren, and brother Bill (Peggy) Putich, their children, and other family and friends. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, first wife Lois, second wife Ada, granddaughter Natalie Putich, and brother Charles Putich. To help the family celebrate his life, you are invited to share during a visitation at Christ Church (3370 Upper Bellbrook Rd, Sugarcreek Township, OH 45305) from 10am to 12pm on Monday, July 29, 2019. His Life Celebration Funeral Services will be held immediately following the visitation. Frank will be buried with military honors at Dayton National Cemetery (4400 West Third Street, Dayton, OH 45428). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Alzeheimer's Association , Miami Valley Chapter, 31 W Whipp Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45459, SICSA of Greater Dayton, 2600 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, Ohio 45419, or the Ohio Parkinson Foundation, SW Region, Inc, 325 N Third St, Fairborn, OH 45324. You are welcome to send a condolence, plant a tree and share a story or picture about Frank at www.ConnerAndKoch.com. Copyright Notice © 2019 (Conner & Koch Life Celebration Home) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This obituary is a work protected under international and federal Copyright Laws and Treaties. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution or use of this material is prohibited. No part of this compiled work may be reproduced, altered or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written permission from the author. The author hereby grants the newspaper the right to publish the complied work on the dates and location provided in the submission details and further grants to the newspaper the right to reproduce the work electronically in any website or digital medium owned or controlled by the newspaper provided the copy is not altered or modified in any way. The funeral home's website domain must accompany any reproduction of the work. The work must not be used for or by any person for direct commercialized gain in competition with the author, the funeral home, or their respective businesses. Privacy Disclaimer The information contained in this Book of Memories is intended solely for the private use of the families and friends of the deceased to support each other and honor, respect and pay tribute to the memory of the deceased. Any and all other use is strictly prohibited. Without limiting the foregoing, any reproduction, distribution of the information contained herein, nor any contact or solicitation of any person identified in this work, nor any attempt to use the information in the work is prohibited.

Frank "Rudy" Putich

June 22, 1928 - July 22, 2019