Sylvester W. "Rick" Rickards, 85, passed away on November 6th 2013 of natural causes.
Born in Lewes, Delaware. Rick was the son of Sylvester T. and Mabel B. Rickards. Rick was proud to serve in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in San Francisco. Thereafter, he graduated from Florida State University where he found the love of his life.
He moved to Akron, Ohio in 1955 with his wife of 57 years, Suzanne McCormick Rickards. Rick volunteered at Children's Hospital with over 7651 hours of service. It was there he met his cherished friend, Dr. Bob Klein. It was also through Children's Hospital that Rick developed a long time relationship with the Hershberger family of Sugar Creek, Ohio and served the Amish Community well. Rick was the owner of the Rickards-Faulkman Insurance Agency, he was an avid runner and accomplished tennis player. He was a member and supporter of AA for over 55 years.
A loving father, he is survived by his children; Tara Earley, Renee Kulman, Teal Rickards; and his grandchildren, Mariah, Josh and Evan Rickards and McKenna, Judson and Kayne Kulman.
Graveside services for the family will be held at Wadsworth Cemetery on November 15, 2013.
FAIRLAWN Chapel
Billow's
www.billowfuneralhomes.com
330-867-4141
Born in Lewes, Delaware. Rick was the son of Sylvester T. and Mabel B. Rickards. Rick was proud to serve in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in San Francisco. Thereafter, he graduated from Florida State University where he found the love of his life.
He moved to Akron, Ohio in 1955 with his wife of 57 years, Suzanne McCormick Rickards. Rick volunteered at Children's Hospital with over 7651 hours of service. It was there he met his cherished friend, Dr. Bob Klein. It was also through Children's Hospital that Rick developed a long time relationship with the Hershberger family of Sugar Creek, Ohio and served the Amish Community well. Rick was the owner of the Rickards-Faulkman Insurance Agency, he was an avid runner and accomplished tennis player. He was a member and supporter of AA for over 55 years.
A loving father, he is survived by his children; Tara Earley, Renee Kulman, Teal Rickards; and his grandchildren, Mariah, Josh and Evan Rickards and McKenna, Judson and Kayne Kulman.
Graveside services for the family will be held at Wadsworth Cemetery on November 15, 2013.
FAIRLAWN Chapel
Billow's
www.billowfuneralhomes.com
330-867-4141
Sylvester W. "Rick" Rickards, 85, passed away on November 6th 2013 of natural causes.
Born in Lewes, Delaware. Rick was the son of Sylvester T. and Mabel B. Rickards. Rick was proud to serve in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in San Francisco. Thereafter, he graduated from Florida State University where he found the love of his life.
He moved to Akron, Ohio in 1955 with his wife of 57 years, Suzanne McCormick Rickards. Rick volunteered at Children's Hospital with over 7651 hours of service. It was there he met his cherished friend, Dr. Bob Klein. It was also through Children's Hospital that Rick developed a long time relationship with the Hershberger family of Sugar Creek, Ohio and served the Amish Community well. Rick was the owner of the Rickards-Faulkman Insurance Agency, he was an avid runner and accomplished tennis player. He was a member and supporter of AA for over 55 years.
A loving father, he is survived by his children; Tara Earley, Renee Kulman, Teal Rickards; and his grandchildren, Mariah, Josh and Evan Rickards and McKenna, Judson and Kayne Kulman.
Graveside services for the family will be held at Wadsworth Cemetery on November 15, 2013.
FAIRLAWN Chapel
Billow's
www.billowfuneralhomes.com
330-867-4141
Born in Lewes, Delaware. Rick was the son of Sylvester T. and Mabel B. Rickards. Rick was proud to serve in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in San Francisco. Thereafter, he graduated from Florida State University where he found the love of his life.
He moved to Akron, Ohio in 1955 with his wife of 57 years, Suzanne McCormick Rickards. Rick volunteered at Children's Hospital with over 7651 hours of service. It was there he met his cherished friend, Dr. Bob Klein. It was also through Children's Hospital that Rick developed a long time relationship with the Hershberger family of Sugar Creek, Ohio and served the Amish Community well. Rick was the owner of the Rickards-Faulkman Insurance Agency, he was an avid runner and accomplished tennis player. He was a member and supporter of AA for over 55 years.
A loving father, he is survived by his children; Tara Earley, Renee Kulman, Teal Rickards; and his grandchildren, Mariah, Josh and Evan Rickards and McKenna, Judson and Kayne Kulman.
Graveside services for the family will be held at Wadsworth Cemetery on November 15, 2013.
FAIRLAWN Chapel
Billow's
www.billowfuneralhomes.com
330-867-4141
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