Father of Julie Crispin Klusty and "Poppy" to Jaylie and Jace Klusty.
Suggested edit: SUFFIELD/MANCHESTER - Fredrick (Rick) Madison Crispin, Jr., of Suffield, age 62, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with ALS.
Rick graduated in 1965 from Manchester High School then served two years in the U.S. Army serving in the Panama Canal Zone. He was a member of The American Legion. Rick retired from Ohio Bell with over 30 years of service. After retiring he worked for K&D Construction and Ten Point Crossbow. Rick was member of Temple Baptist Church in Greensburg.
Rick enjoyed life, family and many, many friends, his 'oldies music', 66 Chargers and 47 Fords. His annual corn roast with family, friends and good corn was one of his favorite things. He loved being with family, especially his grandchildren. He was 'Poppy' to Jaylie and Jace Klusty.
Rick was always there for anyone who needed anything. He never met a stranger and saw the good in everyone. He will be remembered by all the neighborhood kids for his special popcorn treats for Trick or Treat on Halloween.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Fred in 2000, his mother, Ruby in May of 2009 and his brother, Roger in June of 2009, many aunts, uncles and very special friends, Russ, Roy, Dewey, Ron and Butch. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Shirley (Myers) Crispin; his daughter and the joy of his life, Julie Ann Klusty and son-in-law, Jamie who was like a son to him; special grandchildren, Jaylie and Jace; sister, Treasure Collins; mother-in-law, Lou (Bill) Hill; sister-in-law, Debbie (Denny) Sega; brother-in-law, Ron Myers; special nephews, Tim Blood, Jim (Nissa) Collins, Cody Myers, John (Candy) Collins and Matthew (Heather) Tew; special nieces, Andrea (Jason) Walker, Jill Collins (Jake), Chelsey Myers (Dominic) and their children, Ty and Elizabeth Walker, Ian Blood, Dylan Collins, Bella Rizzo, Brittany and Eric Marquaret and many cousins.
The family would like to thank everyone for the many prayers and cards; Visiting Nurses and Hospice; and thanks to his Saturday morning breakfast buddies, Dave, Steve, Sonny and Wesey.
Family and friends may call on Friday, December 18, 2009 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3250 Greenwich Rd., NORTON, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m., with Pastor Glenn Rogers, Jr. officiating.
Interment at Manchester Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ALS Association, Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service or Temple Baptist Church of Greensburg in memory of Rick.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal on Dec. 17, 2009.
Contributor: Cheryl Carmany Marr (47101389
Suggested edit: SUFFIELD/MANCHESTER - Fredrick (Rick) Madison Crispin, Jr., of Suffield, age 62, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with ALS.
Rick graduated in 1965 from Manchester High School then served two years in the U.S. Army serving in the Panama Canal Zone. He was a member of The American Legion. Rick retired from Ohio Bell with over 30 years of service. After retiring he worked for K&D Construction and Ten Point Crossbow. Rick was member of Temple Baptist Church in Greensburg.
Rick enjoyed life, family and many, many friends, his 'oldies music', 66 Chargers and 47 Fords. His annual corn roast with family, friends and good corn was one of his favorite things. He loved being with family, especially his grandchildren. He was 'Poppy' to Jaylie and Jace Klusty.
Rick was always there for anyone who needed anything. He never met a stranger and saw the good in everyone. He will be remembered by all the neighborhood kids for his special popcorn treats for Trick or Treat on Halloween.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Fred in 2000, his mother, Ruby in May of 2009 and his brother, Roger in June of 2009, many aunts, uncles and very special friends, Russ, Roy, Dewey, Ron and Butch. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Shirley (Myers) Crispin; his daughter and the joy of his life, Julie Ann Klusty and son-in-law, Jamie who was like a son to him; special grandchildren, Jaylie and Jace; sister, Treasure Collins; mother-in-law, Lou (Bill) Hill; sister-in-law, Debbie (Denny) Sega; brother-in-law, Ron Myers; special nephews, Tim Blood, Jim (Nissa) Collins, Cody Myers, John (Candy) Collins and Matthew (Heather) Tew; special nieces, Andrea (Jason) Walker, Jill Collins (Jake), Chelsey Myers (Dominic) and their children, Ty and Elizabeth Walker, Ian Blood, Dylan Collins, Bella Rizzo, Brittany and Eric Marquaret and many cousins.
The family would like to thank everyone for the many prayers and cards; Visiting Nurses and Hospice; and thanks to his Saturday morning breakfast buddies, Dave, Steve, Sonny and Wesey.
Family and friends may call on Friday, December 18, 2009 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3250 Greenwich Rd., NORTON, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m., with Pastor Glenn Rogers, Jr. officiating.
Interment at Manchester Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ALS Association, Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service or Temple Baptist Church of Greensburg in memory of Rick.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal on Dec. 17, 2009.
Contributor: Cheryl Carmany Marr (47101389
Father of Julie Crispin Klusty and "Poppy" to Jaylie and Jace Klusty.
Suggested edit: SUFFIELD/MANCHESTER - Fredrick (Rick) Madison Crispin, Jr., of Suffield, age 62, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with ALS.
Rick graduated in 1965 from Manchester High School then served two years in the U.S. Army serving in the Panama Canal Zone. He was a member of The American Legion. Rick retired from Ohio Bell with over 30 years of service. After retiring he worked for K&D Construction and Ten Point Crossbow. Rick was member of Temple Baptist Church in Greensburg.
Rick enjoyed life, family and many, many friends, his 'oldies music', 66 Chargers and 47 Fords. His annual corn roast with family, friends and good corn was one of his favorite things. He loved being with family, especially his grandchildren. He was 'Poppy' to Jaylie and Jace Klusty.
Rick was always there for anyone who needed anything. He never met a stranger and saw the good in everyone. He will be remembered by all the neighborhood kids for his special popcorn treats for Trick or Treat on Halloween.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Fred in 2000, his mother, Ruby in May of 2009 and his brother, Roger in June of 2009, many aunts, uncles and very special friends, Russ, Roy, Dewey, Ron and Butch. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Shirley (Myers) Crispin; his daughter and the joy of his life, Julie Ann Klusty and son-in-law, Jamie who was like a son to him; special grandchildren, Jaylie and Jace; sister, Treasure Collins; mother-in-law, Lou (Bill) Hill; sister-in-law, Debbie (Denny) Sega; brother-in-law, Ron Myers; special nephews, Tim Blood, Jim (Nissa) Collins, Cody Myers, John (Candy) Collins and Matthew (Heather) Tew; special nieces, Andrea (Jason) Walker, Jill Collins (Jake), Chelsey Myers (Dominic) and their children, Ty and Elizabeth Walker, Ian Blood, Dylan Collins, Bella Rizzo, Brittany and Eric Marquaret and many cousins.
The family would like to thank everyone for the many prayers and cards; Visiting Nurses and Hospice; and thanks to his Saturday morning breakfast buddies, Dave, Steve, Sonny and Wesey.
Family and friends may call on Friday, December 18, 2009 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3250 Greenwich Rd., NORTON, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m., with Pastor Glenn Rogers, Jr. officiating.
Interment at Manchester Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ALS Association, Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service or Temple Baptist Church of Greensburg in memory of Rick.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal on Dec. 17, 2009.
Contributor: Cheryl Carmany Marr (47101389
Suggested edit: SUFFIELD/MANCHESTER - Fredrick (Rick) Madison Crispin, Jr., of Suffield, age 62, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with ALS.
Rick graduated in 1965 from Manchester High School then served two years in the U.S. Army serving in the Panama Canal Zone. He was a member of The American Legion. Rick retired from Ohio Bell with over 30 years of service. After retiring he worked for K&D Construction and Ten Point Crossbow. Rick was member of Temple Baptist Church in Greensburg.
Rick enjoyed life, family and many, many friends, his 'oldies music', 66 Chargers and 47 Fords. His annual corn roast with family, friends and good corn was one of his favorite things. He loved being with family, especially his grandchildren. He was 'Poppy' to Jaylie and Jace Klusty.
Rick was always there for anyone who needed anything. He never met a stranger and saw the good in everyone. He will be remembered by all the neighborhood kids for his special popcorn treats for Trick or Treat on Halloween.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Fred in 2000, his mother, Ruby in May of 2009 and his brother, Roger in June of 2009, many aunts, uncles and very special friends, Russ, Roy, Dewey, Ron and Butch. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Shirley (Myers) Crispin; his daughter and the joy of his life, Julie Ann Klusty and son-in-law, Jamie who was like a son to him; special grandchildren, Jaylie and Jace; sister, Treasure Collins; mother-in-law, Lou (Bill) Hill; sister-in-law, Debbie (Denny) Sega; brother-in-law, Ron Myers; special nephews, Tim Blood, Jim (Nissa) Collins, Cody Myers, John (Candy) Collins and Matthew (Heather) Tew; special nieces, Andrea (Jason) Walker, Jill Collins (Jake), Chelsey Myers (Dominic) and their children, Ty and Elizabeth Walker, Ian Blood, Dylan Collins, Bella Rizzo, Brittany and Eric Marquaret and many cousins.
The family would like to thank everyone for the many prayers and cards; Visiting Nurses and Hospice; and thanks to his Saturday morning breakfast buddies, Dave, Steve, Sonny and Wesey.
Family and friends may call on Friday, December 18, 2009 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Bacher Funeral Home, 3250 Greenwich Rd., NORTON, where Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m., with Pastor Glenn Rogers, Jr. officiating.
Interment at Manchester Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ALS Association, Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service or Temple Baptist Church of Greensburg in memory of Rick.
Published in Akron Beacon Journal on Dec. 17, 2009.
Contributor: Cheryl Carmany Marr (47101389
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