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
bill fall
May 11, 2016 | Potomac Falls, VA
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
Mary Johnson
January 05, 2016 | Sylva, NC
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.
Beth Richardson
January 03, 2016 | Salem, OH
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.
The Strader Family
January 03, 2016 | Salem, OH
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!
Towanna&Randy Strader
January 03, 2016 | Salem, OH
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!
Kerry Franzen
January 02, 2016 | Salem, OH
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.
Sam & Linda Imhoff
January 01, 2016 | Salem, OH
Dick Sekely was a remarkable person. I send my sympathy to his family in this time of loss.
Ashley Pike
January 01, 2016 | Winona, OH
Lindia and family
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our lives have been so enriched by knowing you and Dick.
Lou & Diane Raneri
January 01, 2016 | Columbiana, OH
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
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