Richard L. "Rick" Cole

Jason, Eric, Charlie & Aunt Jean,

I was recently going through photos for Jourdan's graduation and came upon one of my dad Gary with your dad with my son Jourdan when he was first born. Both of our dads were laughing in the photo. As I continued through my photo book I came upon several more photos with both Rick and Gary laughing. At the time I was struck at how both of them were always laughing and pulling some joke on someone, somewhere in life. I guess the way I remember...

To my sons. A mother could never be prouder than I am of you three. I remember the birth of each of you and the pride of your father as he held his sons. He was one of the hardest working people I have ever known. He usually had 2 jobs and included us when it was time to plow snow. Of course HE plowed and WE shoveled. I remember a ride in the jeep that took longer because we ran out of gas. The fun we had up north and the books read to 3 boys strapped in the back of a dune buggy waiting for...

Jason, Eric, and Charlie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was a special person, who touched many lives. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time in your lives.

There is nothing that anyone can say to ease pain we will all feel by the loss of Rick. If you needed to laugh he always had a joke to tell you. If you needed anything and he could help he would, he was only a phone call away. Rick was a friend, even my teacher, yes Rick got me to take Auto Mechanics, he told me that being a female was no excuse, that if he could do it I could too, I passed his class, but I dont think being family had anything to do with it. He loves his family and friends...

Jason, Eric, and Charlie, we are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.

I have fond memories of sharing the pride and bragging about the athletic and academic excellance of Jason, Eric and Charlie with Rick. We both are so very proud of the boys. Rick will be missed by the Hanover-Horton athletic teams he supported so much

Words can't express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. I will always hold a special place in my heart for all of you. My continued thoughts and prayers will be with the Cole family in your time of need.

We will always cherish the fond memories that you helped to create. You will be missed greatly by the people who knew you. Your family will be in our prayers.

We had the distinct honor of knowing and sharing some wonderful laughs and times with Rick. He made many memorable occasions for us even more special...we'll miss you big guy...
Ed, Lisa, Alaina and Jaden Ignatoski