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Richard Fruth Obituary
Richard J. "Rick" Fruth, 59, died July 24, 2015.
Born in Akron, Ohio on March 22, 1956, he was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. Rick enjoyed many years in used car sales before becoming a manager for Conrad Tire.
Preceded in death by his father, Richard Romweber and step-father, Don Fruth; he is survived by his parents, Margaret and Ronald Leafgren; sister, Lynne (Larry) Hamrick and brother, Robert Fruth; four nieces and nephews.
Per Rick's request, there are no services or calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, c/o AGMC Foundation, One Akron General Ave., Akron, Ohio 44307. To share a Memory, Send a Condolence or Light a Candle, visit the Tribute Wall at www.billowfuneralhomes.com (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
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Julie Gray(Gonzalez)
July 27, 2015
Prayers for the Fruth Family.....Rick will never be forgotten, he will remain in our hearts forever.
Julie Gray (Gonzalez)
July 27, 2015
Dear Maggie...so sorry to hear about your son...love and prayers Shirley Bird
July 26, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family for the passing of Rick. My prayers are with you Rick was a good man
Jean Urban
Cuyahoga Falls
Bob Fruth
July 26, 2015
I miss you, big brother!
The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes
July 26, 2015
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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