Richard W. Bainter, 71, of Zanesville, died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the Willow Haven Care Center. He was born August 2, 1939, in Zanesville, a son of the late William and Martha C. Krier Bainter. He had worked in the workshop for the Starlight School. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church and an avid reader. Surviving are a brother, John R. Bainter of Zanesville; two sisters, Paula (Donald) Hutchins of Reynoldsburg, OH and Patti (Larry) Marsh of Cincinnati, OH; several nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and several cousins. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at the Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Ave., Zanesville with Pastor Jim Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. To send a note of condolence or a sympathy card to the Bainter family: www.bolin-dierkesfuneralhome.com