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Eugene Sharick Obituary
RITTMAN -- Eugene A. Sharick, 77, of Rittman died Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Regency Hospital of Akron in Barberton.
He was born on July 8, 1928 in Lorain to John C. and Mary L. (Raynak) Sharick and lived in Sheffield Village in Lorain County until moving to Rittman in 1958. He graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College in 1958 with a Bachelor of Music in education degree and from the University of Michigan in 1963 with a Master of Music in music administration. He also attended the University of Akron and Kent State University.
He was band director at Rittman High School from 1958 to 1966 and Barberton High School from 1966 to 1982. He was a U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in Rittman. He did extensive research and was in the process of authoring a book on German prisoner of war captives during World War II. He formerly served on the Rittman Board of Education and was active in AARP on the local and state levels. He was a member of the board of directors and publicity director of the Freedom Brass Band of Northeast Ohio in Akron; he directed the ``Wadsworth Footlighters" in 1971 and 1972; and was Manager of The Ohio Band Directors Conference for 14 years.
His father died in 1954, his mother in 1987 and his brother, Ed Sharick, died in 2004. Surviving are cousins, Lorna Middendorf of Amherst, and Larry Raynak of Palo Alto, Calif.; and nephews.
Services will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman. with Sister Joan Rader, O.P. officiating. Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman where military honors will be conducted. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home where a Rosary service will be held at 7:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rittman High School Band, 100 Saurer St., Rittman, OH 44270. (Gillman, 330-925-2911.)
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September 25, 2011
Bwana!!! from the Shropshire Sheep that you hered through life - wonderful memories of you - Nancy Perry, Barberton High - 1972
Emma Ramsier
June 18, 2006
Gene was an awesome man of music. He directed with passion and made the Rittman Band better than we ever thought we could be. His strength and kindness will never be forgotten. It was a pleasure being taught by you. Rest in peace Mr. Sharick.
janie pyle
May 19, 2006
memory eternal! janie pyle, Rittman High School class of 1964
RHS Class of '66
May 15, 2006
Mr Sharick made an everlasting impression on our Class of '66 at Rittman High School. His special touch for the excitment on the field for our marching band made football and our community stand above the rest. Thanks and may God Bless you Mr. Sharick as your music plays on.
Suzanne Sell Barger
May 15, 2006
I am saddened by his passing. There are many great memmories from those days when I was one of his students in Barberton.
bob sharick
May 14, 2006
good by uncle gene...... you will be missed....
Marilyn Raynak
May 5, 2006
So sorry I did not ever have the chance to meet Gene. I have heard so many wonderful things about him from Lorna, my sister in law. He sounded like a wonderful human being. I know Lorna will miss him.
Lorna Middendorf
May 4, 2006
May Gene have wonderful music for eternity. He will be missed. May he rest in peace. Love, Lorna
May 2, 2006
The Rittman High School Class of 1961 wishes to extend our sympathy to Mr. Sharicks family. He was the band director during our four years at RHS. Over the years he also attended many of our class reunions. He was respected by all and did many good deeds for the schools as well as the community of Rittman.
Rittman Class of 196l (OH)
Barberton Class of 1979
May 2, 2006
On behalf of the Barberton High School Class of 79, we offer our deepest condolences to the family and close friends of Mr. Sharick.
Donald Goff
May 1, 2006
Mr. Sharick was such a positive influence on so many people who had the pleasure to know him. So many fond memories of high school are due to my time in band. Rest in peace "bwana" you will be missed.
Vintage Years Club c/o WRH Health System
May 1, 2006
To the family and friends of Gene Sharick,
Thinking of you with thoughts of sympathy and caring in your time of sorrow.
Suzy Maus Auble
May 1, 2006
Goodbye Gene Sherick, With you go so many wonderful memories shared by everyone in the Rittman High School Band. My fondest and most hilarious moments in high school revolve around the fun we had in the band. We will all miss his fabulous, dry wit. Suzy Maus Auble
sgt/drum major dick bremkamp
May 1, 2006
sgt.1st class 101st abn div band 1950-1953.always a leader.R I P "bwana".from your "band of brothers" soar with the eagles.
Steve Trenjan
May 1, 2006
Eugene Sharick was an outstanding educator, demanding nothing less than your best at all times. Music lessons, to be sure, but also life lessons. He was generous with praise when you did well, stern but fair when you did not. He lived life con brio, and now has reached the finale. May he rest in peace.
Karen (Griner) Dodrill
April 30, 2006
Mr. Sharick was my band director from 1960-1966 at Rittman. He helped develop my love of music starting in the 4th grade. While demanding, thus the nickname "Sarge," our band was always one of the best. My sincere sympathy to family and friends.
Fred Hoenicke
April 30, 2006
The years have passed and the memories of our years on the faculty of Rittman H.S. together are ever present.
Doug Reynolds
April 30, 2006
Mr.Sharick was my band director at Barberton High from 74 thru 76. I also worked for him in his office my senior year. He was a good man and great band director. He left a lasting impression on me to this day. I will always remember that little smile that he would give the band when we would finish a performance. And how he worked us so hard at band camp every year. He was one of the good ones. RIP.
Rebecca Strauch
April 30, 2006
Mr. Sharick was the heart of the mighty all-brass Barberton High School Marching Band when I was a member from 1970-1972. He was demanding and particular of each of us, but the end result was being the creative genius behind, and leader of, one of the most respected bands in Ohio. My deepest condolences to family and friends.
Paulette Copley Carbaugh
April 30, 2006
I will always remember Mr. Sharick as one of my favorites. He was always trying to make you a better band member with his love of music. I still think of him as one of the greatest teachers Rittman High ever had. Rest in peace Mr. Sharick.
Gillman Funeral Home
April 30, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Norman (Pete) Kniese
April 29, 2006
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