Richard Sebek Obituary

My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Sorry for your loss. May Prayer comfort you. 1THESSALONIANS 5:17
"Pray Constantly"

What a great guy! Always smiling and happy! Remembering our Saturday afternoons at Panos for burgers and one (?) beer after our morning chores
at Magna. RIP my friend.

Rich was a wonderful guy and will miss him dearly. A true bright light of my youth. Love to Jeff, Marsha, Nancy, Jack, Donna, Jay, Mrs Sebek and all the family. Tim, Catherine and the Hansen family

Bruce and I send our condolences to the whole family on the loss of the ever-laughing Rich. He brought cheer and happiness wherever he went. Having the Wamsley clan move to Columbus has been bitter-sweet for us, but it was always tempered by the thought that Irene and Rich were still here and surely we would see Wamsleys on a steady basis because of their presence. We expect that will change now. Wherever you go, Irene, you will bring the same happiness with you that you and Rich brought to Athens. We wish you well and we promise to make the trek to Columbus on occasion to keep our friendship bonds strong. Peace and love to the whole family. the Kuhres

Donna and Family,

I sadly share in the loss of your fun loving brother Rich. He brought a generous and expansive spirit to his adopted Athens Community and to the family gatherings near Fox Lake . But he also always embraced- and enthusiastically shared with us-! his loyal attachment to his favorite teams of his beloved hometown, Chicago.

His kindness to your mother Irene has been a beautiful expression of caring.

The world surely needs more of Rich's sense of full enjoyment and lightheartedness that he brought our way.

Irene please know we are thinking of you and your family, sending prayers. Everyone has friends, but when you have True Friends you CHERISH them. Rich was definitely our True Friend, there was never a dull moment when Rich was around. I can remember the time Gaylord (my nickname for Rich), my daughter and I was coming home from seeing one of the homes Ron was working on, a wasp flies into the vehicle gets stuck in my curly hair...Rich pulls over...him and I both jump out....jumping up and down with Rich smacking me in the head trying to kill the wasp...all the while we are in the parking lot of the boarding kennel (I'm sure they were watching out the windows), my daughter sits in the vehicle looking at us like we were nuts! Gaylord saved the day killed the wasp and we went on our way!
Ron loved talking sports with Rich (always saying no one can talk sports better than Rich)! We only knew Rich for 11 years but in that time we realized what an amazing man he was. He may have been a little guy but he had the heart of a giant. We are going to miss our dear friend and are left with wonderful memories! When you think of Rich it brings a smile to your face. Rich and I loved the Beatles so the song "In My Life" will always make me think of him. We were blessed to know him!
Until we meet again our friend!
Ron & Chris

Rich became a friend of our through a mutual couple. He always brought a smile to our face and usually left you shaking your head... that was Rich. I was fortunate to have seen him just two days before his passing... his last words, while sporting a t-shirt that said Pugs not drugs was, Tell Ron & Chris HELLO!... on Saturday morning, Chris delivered the message of his death... at that point ...I did mention his last words... he will never be forgotten and is still making me smile for that day I saw him... it was pure and typical Rich style... may he Rest In Peace ...
Friends: Lori & Denton Guthrie

I so enjoyed Rich's exuberant personality! He was one-of-a-kind. He will be sorely missed.

My sincerest sympathies to you and your family, Irene, on the loss of your wonderful son. He was truly one of my favorite patients ever. I feel honored to have been his physician these many years. May God bless you in this time of loss.