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Richard Joseph Sekely Sr. Obituary
Richard J. Sekely Sr., age 83, of Guilford Lake, died at 5:44 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at his home. He was born August 8, 1932 in Royal Oak, Michigan, the son of the late Carl and Wilma (Stauffeneger) Sekely.
He was a 1951 graduate of Western Reserve Academy and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1956. He was the owner of the Guilford Lake Grille for 14 years, and previously he retired in 2001 as owner/president and chairman of the board of Sekely Industries where he worked for over 50 years. Richard was a member of the Holy Trinity English Lutheran Church and attended the Hanoverton Christian Church.
Richard was co-founder for many businesses such as; Lamacs, Inc in Troy, MI, Solartec Inc. in Salem, ATD in Youngstown, Bandz, Inc. in Smelterville, ID, Andiamo Equestrian Center in Hanoverton, and J & S, Ind., in Detroit, MI., and Guilford Lake Grille in Hanoverton.
He was a member of Perry Masonic Lodge #185 F. & A.M., Salem York Rite Chapter #92, Salem Commandery #42 Knights Templar, Grand Council Royal & Select Masons of Ohio, Omega Council 44, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Youngstown 32nd Degree Mason, Royal Patron- Faith Court- Order of Amaranth #43, Royal Order of Jesters #14, 1974 Worshipful Master- Salem City Lodge #698, Salem Chapter #92, Al Koran Shrine.
He was past member of the Board of Directors for ATD, Inc. – Chairman, Bank One, Farmers Bank, First Steuben Bank Corp., J & S Industries, Lamacs- Chairman, Salem Golf Club – President in 1972 and board director from 1967-1973, Sekely Industries- Chairman, and Solartec, Inc.- Chairman. Present member- Board of Directors for Andiamo Equestrian Center, Bandz Inc., D.W. Dickey Co., and Guilford Grille, LLC.
His hobbies were raising Arabian Show horses, harness driving where he won two top tens at national level and received many regional titles- champion, reserve championships, and also won the Canadian National championship. He was member of the Salem Golf Club and Rockwell Springs Trout Club for 50 years.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958.
He is survived by his wife, Lindia (Byers) Sekely whom he married September 12, 1992; four sons, Richard Sekely Jr. of Salem, Robert Sekely of Gilbert, Arizona John Sekely of Barefoot Beach, Florida, and Carl (Susan) Sekely of Farmington Hills, Michigan; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four stepchildren, John (Mary) Lasky of Salem, Scott Lasky of Lisbon, April Lasky of Lisbon, and Alicia (Matt) Frampton of Hanoverton.
Preceded in death by a son, James R. Sekely; and a brother, C. Jack Sekely.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2016 at the Stark Memorial Funeral Home with Evangelist Jason Pancake and Rev. Aimee Raymond officiating. Calling hours will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 1, 2016 and Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. A Masonic service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Friday. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park with Military Honors provided by the Salem Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Heart Association, 840 Southwestern Run, Youngstown, Ohio 44514 or Cleveland Clinic Foundation, P.O. Box 931517, Cleveland, Ohio 44193
His obituary may be viewed and condolences sent online at www.starkmemorial.com
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Joseph Sekely Sr.
bill fall
May 11, 2016
dickwas my best friend at western reserve academy and was in our wedding. we had great times together in salem. he was a philosopher who made things happen. we will miss him at our class reunion
Mary Johnson
January 5, 2016
Lyndia, I am so very sorry for your loss of the kindest man I have ever know. Heaven is much sweeter now :). Please don't be sad. You were very fortunate to have spent all those years with Dick. I enjoyed spending time with you both in North Carolina. I love you so much and I hope to visit with you soon. Please call me anytime.Love, Mary
Beth Richardson
January 3, 2016
Lindia
So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace for you and your family. If there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to let me know.
The Strader Family
January 3, 2016
Heartfelt sympathy my friend in the loss of your beloved Dick. He did so much for so many, and truly changed lives..God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Towanna&Randy Strader
January 3, 2016
We are sorry for your loss. Dick, was such a great person,his deeds and kindness to so many, will live in memory forever. Our heartfelt sympathy, my friend, to you and your family.We will sip that glass of wine, one day, and toast to Dick, he did it well!
Kerry Franzen
January 2, 2016
What a wonderful man! He and Jimmy are probably fishing up there! All my love to the Sekely "boys" and Lindia and your family. Dick will surely be missed by us all. He made a large impact on many lives...all for the better! Thank you for your friendship, Dick!
Sam & Linda Imhoff
January 1, 2016
Our heartfelt prayers and condolences goes out to Lindia for her loss. We knew Dick through Lindia so we are aware of the magnitude of love she had for him. May she be blessed with strength during this time of sorrow.
Ashley Pike
January 1, 2016
Dick Sekely was a remarkable person. I send my sympathy to his family in this time of loss.
Lou & Diane Raneri
January 1, 2016
Lindia and family
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our lives have been so enriched by knowing you and Dick.
Niles & Sandy Betz
January 1, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kenneth Tkatch
January 1, 2016
It was an honor and a privilege to conduct business or be involved with Mr. Sekely, a true titan and friend of industry and commerce in this area and country. I will always remember him as a fair and savvy businessman. Condolences to the entire Sekely family.
Jim
January 1, 2016
We have all lost an industry leader !!
Reguards to the Seckley family !
January 1, 2016
Please know that many appreciated Richard and family so much for his vision and willingness to do the hard work to succeed. While meeting Richard (and Lindia) only briefly, their actions will make a long time difference at the lake. May God bless you, Teri and Steve Sanor
Tom Bowman
January 1, 2016
Dear Lindia,so sorry for your loss, Dick was always so friendly to all who were fortunate enough to know him.My favorite- "As long as you love the one you lose, you'll never lose the one you love".
Peace and prayers.
Becky & Jack Supler
December 31, 2015
Lindia
We can't begin to tell you how sorry we
were to hear about Dick. We truly loved
him & will miss him terribly.
Mindee Brown
December 31, 2015
What a loss to all who knew him. Thoughts & prayers to you all.
Mindee (Sekely) Brown
Nancy Armstrong
December 31, 2015
Uncl Dick was and still is an amazing man. He has always been absolute in the way he treated others. Loving and kindness was his moto. I love you Aunt Lindia! My prayers for you and the family!
Bob Hoffmaster
December 31, 2015
My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. You are all in my prayers during this sad time, may he rest in peace.
Mary Houchins
December 31, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Dick was a wonderful man. He definitely be missed.
Brenda Seaman
December 31, 2015
I am sorry for your families loss Lindia ,and for the Sekely families loss..He was a good man....He was always kind to me when April and I would stop out...may he rest in peace with the LORD...God bless all.
Lynda Taylor-Coleman
December 30, 2015
Lindia,
I'm sorry for the loss of your husband. I pray that you will be comforted in his love for you.
Shawn Sampson
December 30, 2015
One of the best employers that I had the pleasure of working for. He will be deeply missed.
Chris Lesick
December 30, 2015
One of the greatest men I have ever met, Dick was a mentor in my life and taught me many vaulble lessons of life. My thoughts and prayers go to his family, I know Dick will be with the Lord as he lived a genuine life.
Dave & Sandie Lesick
December 30, 2015
Such a good man, I'm sure he will be missed by many!Thoughts and prayers go out to his family!
Carol Franket
December 30, 2015
Lindia, my prayers are with you during these tough days, however keep in mind all the wonderful hours you had Dick in your life. You are a very lucky lady to have such amazing memories. He will always be close to you.
Tammy Sanor
December 30, 2015
So sorry to hear about Dick. What a nice man he was.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Ed & Tammy Sanor
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