Richard J. Runser

Richard passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of Saturday, November 11th, 2023. Richard was surrounded with love during his life and throughout his death.
Rich (Dad) was born to the late Richard C. Runser and Anne O'Hara on a Wednesday, February 9th, 1938. Rich was born in Cleveland and lived in the surrounding areas for the entirety of his life. He passed away at his home in Seville, Ohio of 46 years that he custom built in 1977. He worked for UPS for 33 years and enjoyed 23 years of retirement.
Dad loved his children and grandchildren to no end. Football season was always a relaxing time for dad as he enjoyed sports.
Rich was preceded in death by his devoted companion, Betty Ann Fetterman. They enjoyed many happy years together. He was also preceded by his brothers, John and Bobby, and his grandson, Jed Runser, in 2021.
Dad leaves many to cherish his memory. Children, Richard (Victoria) Runser, Judy (Chris) Vesley, David (Debbie) Runser and Tiffany (John) Caldararo; grandchildren, David (Hallie) Runser, Malachi (Adriana) Griffin, Gabriella (Sean) Watson and Zechariah Griffin; great-grandchildren, Kayla Runser, Josh Runser, Troy Watson and Lucas Watson; great-great grandson, Jordon Carey and many more friends and family.
We, the family, would like to send our love and gratitude to the care team at Medina hospital Oncology Department and Western Reserve Hospice. Every caregiver showed care and dignity and we are immensely grateful.
Song by Mary Fahl:
They say there's a place, where dreams have all gone
They never said where, but I think I know
Its miles through the night just over the dawn
On the road that will take me home
I know in my bones, I've been here before
The ground feels the same, tho, the land's been torn
I've a long way to go, the stars tell me so
On this road that will take me home.
Love waits for me round the bend
Leads me endlessly on
Surely sorrows shall find their end
And all our troubles will be gone
And I know what I've lost, and all that I won
When the road finally takes me home
And when I pass by, don't lead me astray
Don't try and stop me, don't stand in my way
I'm bound for the hills where cool waters flow
On this road that will take me home
Love waits for me round the bend
Leads me endlessly on
Surely sorrows shall find their end
And all our troubles will be gone
And we'll know what we've lost and all that we've won
When the road finally takes me home.
I'm going home
There will be no services held.
Arrangements by Parker Funeral Home, Lodi.
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