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Richard Luckhaupt Obituary

LUCKHAUPT Richard Lee Luckhaupt, 57, of Columbus, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009 at the VA Medical Center in Chillicothe. He was born December 15, 1951, in Columbus, son of Richard and Barbara Lee Luckhaupt with whom he resided, and who cared for Rick throughout his courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was preceded in death by his daughter Michelle (Luckhaupt) Ranck. Rick had many long time friends in the auto body and paint profession. It was the work that he loved and shared each day with his father. They worked as a team making old cars look new again. He enlisted in the Army in 1971 and was stationed throughout the world. He received numerous accommodations and an honorable discharge in 1978. Rick was a graduate of Franklin Heights High School and Paul C. Hayes Technical School with a certificate in Drafting in 1969. In addition to his parents, Rick is survived by his granddaughters, Mallory, Rachel and Megan Ranck; sisters, Kathryn (Michael) Olney of Delaware, Oh. and Janine (Bryant) Laughlin of Upper Arlington, Oh.; son-in-law, Jay (Jamey) Ranck of Thornville, Oh.; nieces and nephews, Cara (Brad) Meyer of Minister, Oh., Ryan (Renee) Olney of Delaware, Oh., Norah (Pat Fagan) Laughlin of Columbus and Bryce Laughlin of Columbus; great-nieces and nephews, Emma and Jack Meyer, Brendan and Elyse Olney; special friends, Libby Hilty and Almeda Chester. Visitation will be Thursday, February 19, 2009 from 3-5:30 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME SW CHAPEL, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, with the memorial service beginning at 5:30 p.m. The family would like to express sincere gratitude to the many doctors and nurses who cared for Rick at the Veterans Hospitals in Columbus, Cincinnati and Chillicothe. To leave a message for the family visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com. He was lovingly known as "Lucky" by all who knew him, he will be sadly missed."

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2009.

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Patty Martino

February 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Stephen and Patti Miller

February 18, 2009

I was sadden to hear that Rick's passing, and sad that I did not have the opportunity to know him more as a adult, as I did in our youth. Rick was the one who could tease me, and taught me, and then be my best friend and the guy I could look up to who knew everything. He will be missed.I wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carrie (Hawkins) Kuhn

February 18, 2009

To the Luckhaupt family,
You are all in my thoughts during this time. My father Walt Hawkins and Rick were friends. They had many laughs and many cars that they may have worked on. Please know that my thoughts are with your family at this time.

Jenny Butts

February 18, 2009

Kathy and Mike,
Brothers and Sisters have a special friendship that is like no other. May your memories bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

Marilyn Cain

February 17, 2009

Dick & Barb,
Just viewed online of your son's death. Please know we care and
will pray for all of you at our Mass.
Prayerfully,
Bob & Marilyn(Strapp) Cain

Patty Gray-Weikert

February 17, 2009

I'm so very sorry to read about the passing of your son. I only remember him as a young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kelly Fannin II

February 17, 2009

My deepest sympathies extended to you and your family for your loss. He was such a great character to be around. Always kept me laughing well I worked with you. Take care.

Rudy Tiburzio

February 17, 2009

Dick,

So sorry to read about the passing of your son. I remember our discussion about car restoration at the last class reunion and I see
that he worked with you on them. I am sure he will be missed by you and all of your family. You have my condolences. I will remember him
in prayer.

Bob & Nancy Rathburn

February 17, 2009

Checking on the internet & seen the Obit. on your son Ricky. So sorry to hear about it & you have our deepest sympathy. I remember him so well.Hope to see you in the future. (Bergie)

Jennifer Gaylord

February 17, 2009

Dick, Barb and family, I am so sorry to read about the passing of Rick. I know he fought a long battle with his illness. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Fondly, Jennifer

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