Rick Ballard

1953 - 2025

Rick D. Ballard

Mar 27, 1953 - Dec 13, 2025

Huron

Rick D. Ballard, 72, residing in Huron, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Stein Hospice Care Center after a brief illness.

Rick was born on March 27, 1953, in Bellevue, to the late Henry Clay and LaFaun (Sommers) Ballard.

Rick retired from New Departure Hyatt after more than 30 years as an electrician, and continued working until his final retirement from Whirlpool and Ventra. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and proudly served his country. Rick was a member of Huron Eagles. He enjoyed home remodeling, working on classic cars, raising alpacas, boating, being outdoors, cheering for The Ohio State Buckeyes, and spending time with his family and friends.

Rick is survived by his wife, Joellen (Camella) Ballard, whom he married December 27, 1990. He is also survived by his sister, Carolyn Hayes; seven brothers, Jeff Ballard, Rod Ballard, Henry Ballard, Dan Ballard, Ted (Terri) Ballard, Ken Ballard, and Barry Ballard; five brothers-in-law, John Camella, Gary (Dee) Camella, Steve (Paula) Camella, Michael (Ann) Camella and Bryan (Susan) Camella; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Friends may call from noon until time of services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, with Pastor Wally Gilbert presiding. Burial will follow at Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Those wishing to contribute to Rick's memory may do so to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.