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Richard Lex Obituary
AGE: 57 • Middletown, DE
Richard "Rick" P. Lex, age 57, of Middletown, DE, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013, after a three year courageous battle with lung cancer, at home with his best friend and wife of 28 years, Helju Maria Lex, by his side. He was a member of the first graduating class from St. Marks High School in 1973 and spent many good years with his multitude of friends from Sherwood Park and vicinity. Rick worked as an estimator/project manager and owner in commercial construction throughout the tri-state area over the past 40 years. He was a die-hard Eagles and Phillies fan, enjoyed good food, fishing, and volunteered coaching at his son Adam's baseball and football teams. Rick was a father, proud of his children, a grandfather who treasured his grandchildren, loving husband and dear friend.
Richard is survived by his loving wife Helju; son, Adam R. Lex; daughter, Alicia L. Collins, husband Rob; grandchildren, Paige and Chase Collins; sister Suzanne K. Lex, husband Russell Findley, and their son, Jarod; brother, Stephen C. Lex and his children, Chris, Vinnie, Nick, and Angela Lex; step-father Edward Wilson; step-son Dejay Clayton and wife Lori Edelman and their boys, Jareth and Gavin; Joan Cunningham and family; Dorothy and Bill Maher and family. "Big Papa" is also survived by a special friend Ada. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Paul Lex, Sr. and Marian Lex Wilson; and his beloved brother, Phillip (Flip) Lex.
Graveside service will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Rick's memory be made to Delaware Hospice, 16 Polly Drummond Hill Road, 2nd Floor, Newark, DE 19711, who helped keep Rick comfortable during his final days with family. To express an online condolence please visit www.stranofeeley.com.
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Adam Lex
December 3, 2013
Big Poppa,
You know who this is-your number one fan Dad (aka) "Big Poppa." I can't express to you, or any others that may view this, how grateful I am that you blessed me with such a plethora of knowledge that can be utilized as an essential tool in excelling in all facets of life. Whether I have utilized these tools or not can easily be argued. Somehow as sad as I am, and as unfathomable as your loss is for me to comprehend, it takes a catastrophic loss to utilize these tools you have passed down to me throughout my life. This is a serious wake up call, and with you looking over me I will make you proud with an everlasting and unmeasurable amount of love.
Pop, I truly am so grateful to be your son.
Love,
Adam and Ada
Beverly Mahon
November 30, 2013
My prayers are with the family. Class of 73 will miss you Rick.
Regina DePace
November 26, 2013
Suzanne and Steve, I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts.
Paul Enderle
November 25, 2013
One of the gang from Sherwood Park. My smypathies to the family. We had many a good time back in the 60's & 70's ! RIP Rick.
November 25, 2013
RIP Rick. Your neighbor Rick Halas.
Mary Morales
November 25, 2013
My condolence to the Lex family, and my blessings. Rick was a great person,very respecful, had good times with him at St.Marks,always said to me skinny puertorican, Rick you will always be remembered, and your in a better place, with the lord. may you R.I.P"
Steve, Suzanne and Rick
November 25, 2013
My loving brother, my dearest friend. With love and joy I will always remember you, with sadness I say goodbye,
Love Always, Suzanne
November 24, 2013
Go with God Rick.
John Hannagan, teacher at St. Mark's way back when.
Ed Pollard
November 24, 2013
Sorry to hear of Rick's death. Was in a class I taught at St, Marks and presented me along with a few of his sophomore friends with the most unique Christmas gift I ever received. I will not disclose what was inside that dilapidated suitcase with the big red bow. A great memory he provided to me. God be with him.
Margaret Dougherty
November 24, 2013
Sorry to hear about Rick. We grew up together in Sherwood Park and went to school together at St Johns and St Marks. Will keep him and the family in prayers
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