Athens, Ohio
ATHENS - Richard John Sebek II, 68, of Athens formerly of Chicago, died Sept. 7, 2018 at his home. He is the son of Irene A. Sebek of Athens and the late Richard J. Sebek.
A graduate of Brother Rice High School, Chicago, he attended Sacred Heart College is Wichita, Kansas and Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. He retired from the City of Chicago where he worked as roofer foreman in the Department of General Services. Rich was a resident of Athens for the past 11 years. He enjoyed his retirement at his country home in Athens County. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears, White Sox and Blackhawks.
In addition to his mother, Rich is survived by two sisters, Donna (Jay) Wamsley of Columbus and Nancy (Jack) Kilmartin of Chicago; a brother, Jeffrey (Marsha) Sebek of Chicago. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Besides his father, he is preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Sebek. Services will be held at a later date in Chicago. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Special Olympics in his memory.
Local arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Please share a memory or a note of condolence at www.jagersfuneralhome.com
My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there is a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.
September 22, 2018
Sorry for your loss. May Prayer comfort you. 1THESSALONIANS 5:17
"Pray Constantly"
September 21, 2018
What a great guy! Always smiling and happy! Remembering our Saturday afternoons at Panos for burgers and one (?) beer after our morning chores
at Magna. RIP my friend.
Bill Weimar
September 21, 2018 | Oak Lawn, IL | Friend
Rich was a wonderful guy and will miss him dearly. A true bright light of my youth. Love to Jeff, Marsha, Nancy, Jack, Donna, Jay, Mrs Sebek and all the family. Tim, Catherine and the Hansen family
Hansen Family
September 19, 2018 | Lockport, IL | Friend
Bruce and I send our condolences to the whole family on the loss of the ever-laughing Rich. He brought cheer and happiness wherever he went. Having the Wamsley clan move to Columbus has been bitter-sweet for us, but it was always tempered by the thought that Irene and Rich were still here and surely we would see Wamsleys on a steady basis because of their presence. We expect that will change now. Wherever you go, Irene, you will bring the same happiness with you that you and Rich brought...
Carol Kuhre
September 17, 2018 | Athens, OH | Friend
Donna and Family,
I sadly share in the loss of your fun loving brother Rich. He brought a generous and expansive spirit to his adopted Athens Community and to the family gatherings near Fox Lake . But he also always embraced- and enthusiastically shared with us-! his loyal attachment to his favorite teams of his beloved hometown, Chicago.
His kindness to your mother Irene has been a beautiful expression of caring.
The world surely needs more of...
Ann Barr
September 15, 2018 | Athens, OH | Friend
Irene please know we are thinking of you and your family, sending prayers. Everyone has friends, but when you have True Friends you CHERISH them. Rich was definitely our True Friend, there was never a dull moment when Rich was around. I can remember the time Gaylord (my nickname for Rich), my daughter and I was coming home from seeing one of the homes Ron was working on, a wasp flies into the vehicle gets stuck in my curly hair...Rich pulls over...him and I both jump out....jumping up and...
Ron & Chris White
September 14, 2018 | Albany, OH | Friend
The caption on his shirt ... on Wednesday ... 9/5/18... the last day I saw him ...
Lori Guthrie
September 14, 2018 | Albany, OH | Friend
One of our evenings spent with Rich...
Lori Guthrie
September 14, 2018 | Albany, OH | Friend
