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Rich Wasiniak Obituary
Rich Wasiniak of Nashport passed away on June 4, 2011 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus following a horse related accident at his stables on May 23, 2011.
Rich retired from the Social Security Administration after 25 years to pursue his love of horses. He established Dillon Trails Stables where he began a successful career training horses and their riders. His love and respect of horses was felt by all who came to be a part of the DTS family.
Surviving is his wife, Sue Wasiniak; mother, Loretta Rodriquez, Nashport; father-in-law, Jim Jarvis, Uniontown, OH; two daughters, Melissa (Ryan) Felumlee, Nashport, and Kristen (K. C.) Gillespie, Medina, OH; and eight grandchildren, Conner, Kailey, Abby, Kody, Ryan, Macey, Patrick and Elizabeth. He also leaves behind two brothers, Ken Wasiniak, Sanibel Island, FL; Dan (Stacey) Wasiniak, Rohnert Park, CA; sister, Maureen (Jack) Nixon, Des Moines, IO; and three nieces, Madison, Jennifer and Morgan.
There will be a celebration of his life, followed by a gathering of his family and friends, at 5:00pm Thursday, June 9, 2011 at More Life Church, 1718 E. Main St., Newark, OH.
In lieu of flowers, you may contribute to the Rich Wasiniak Benefit Fund at any Park National or Century National Bank location. This fund will be converted to a scholarship fund for equine 4-H members entering college.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jim Belcher
June 24, 2011
Sandi & I are deeply saddened to hear of the unexpected passing of Rich. We wish to send our sympathies to the family, and especially to Sue who we love so dearly, and her wonderful father, Jim. Prayers to all of you from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
Corinna Hopper
June 10, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss, My prayers are with you and your family. Our family was blessed to have a "Horse Friend" like Rich! God Bless, Corinna Hopper and family
Vanessa Stapert
June 10, 2011
Sue and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
Julie Vansickle
June 10, 2011
What a nice memorial service for Rich Wasiniak, I am so glad I went. Not only did we think highly of Rich, & appreciate everything he did for the horse industry, but it was so nice to see the outpouring of like minded people showing up to help celebrate his life & morn his passing. He touched so many lives & his family got to see just a glimpse of the respect & affection we all have for their family. Rich will be sorely missed, but his ideology will live on within all the students & others whom he helped.
God Bless You & Yours,
June 9, 2011
I am very deeply saddened to hear about Rich. He was a good friend and co-worker for many years. I remember playing volleyball with him and talking football and sports. He was a fun guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Sue. May God comfort and bless you and your family. Ken Schafer (Sunset Beach, NC).
Sue Graves Watterson
June 9, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cathyjo & Kevin Field
June 9, 2011
I met the Wasiniak family many years ago through A.O.S.H.O. Rich was a great man that left an impression on everyone he met.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wendy McNamara
June 8, 2011
Melissa and Ryan, we are so sorry to hear about your father. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Your neighbors, Mike & Wendy (Swinehart) McNamara and family
Karen Crawford
June 8, 2011
We are deeply saddened with your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The staff of Olde Falls Rd Small Animal Clinic
June 8, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind man and so thoughtful to my family! May God Bless and comfort your family!
Pam and Linda Angles
Sister and Mother of Sandy Sterling
Phyllis Bohn
June 8, 2011
So sorry for your loss...You are in our prayers...
Tracy Kessler
June 8, 2011
I'm sitting here trying to think of what to say and for once Rich left me speechless. You guys were so good to Ericka and I, made us part of your family. This is a difficult time and I'll be thinking of you. Rich, the barn, and all of you are some of the best memories of my life, thank you!! I'm gonna miss his sarcasm and big smile. Tracy Kessler
Carol Smock
June 8, 2011
Sue, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. May God Bless you and guide you and your family.
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