Richard-RIFFE-Obituary

Richard RIFFE

Springfield, Ohio

Age 62

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62
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Springfield, Ohio
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Hospice of Dayton

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RIFFE, Richard A. "Rick"63, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November, 2, 2022, following a long battle with cancer. Rick worked as a diesel mechanic at Springfield Truck Center for 41 years. Rick shared his love of auto racing with his brother and his father, developed...

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Rick was our neighbor for many years. Many long chats after mowing the grass. My dad Rick would have Rick n Rick conversations for hours over the fence line. He was always in his garage enjoying a beverage watching TV and working on his Harley Davidson. I ended up moving away for a many years and visited him after I bought my first motorcycle. I pulled up in his driveway on my motorcycle after many years of not seeing or talking to him. He was still in his garage enjoying himself next to his...

I have know Rick since Anthony Wayne. He was a good friend and we did models and Cub Scouts together. I moved to Columbus 40 years ago and got busy with life. I came back for an event and ran into Rick. We sat down and talked about old times and what we were doing. Rick was very easy to talk to and it felt like it was only last week we say each other and not 40 years. You will be missed.

Rick and I are lifetime friends from Schaefer Jr High and from working at the "old" Shell Station on South Limestone in the late 70´s - when it had the two garage bays. I remember Rick as a person of the highest integrity and detail. We shared a lot of wrenching experiences on our cars in those days. Our futures then took different paths with Rick going to diesel school and me joining the Air Force that later led me to settling in Oklahoma City. I have a lot of good memories from our...

Remember Rick From J B Hunt Hell of a nice guy. My Brother Joe Brown And Me knew Rick RIP Brother.

Dear Sandy we are saddened by your loss. Rick sounds like a great guy who will be dearly missed. Prayers for your continued strength and healing. - Amy G