Richard D. Sedivy
Richard D. Sedivy, age 84, of Newbury Township, passed away April 5, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born March 28, 1939, in Newbury, to Frank and Molly (nee Dezort) Sedivy.
Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, from 1959-1961, stationed in Germany.
After his returning to Newbury, he married Linda (nee Morris) in 1962. It was there they made their home and raised their two children.
He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. With that said, he was also a loving caregiver to wild animals that were injured or abandoned; he rescued many and nursed them back to health.
He and the love of his life, Linda, his wife of 60 years, traveled together to Alaska, Arizona and Colorado. He also hunted in Alaska amongst other places with his best friends.
Survivors include his wife, Linda (nee Morris) Sedivy; son, Richard (Julee) Sedivy, of Parkman Township; daughter, Laura Sedivy, of Burton; grandchildren, Logan Sedivy and Austin Klatik; brother Terry (Maria) Sedivy, of Newbury; and sister Sharon (Robert) Dewey, of Montville Township.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Dennis Sedivy; sister Barbara “Joann” Janek; and best friend Dave Yates.
Visitation will be held April 12, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, with a Memorial Service beginning at 12 noon.
Interment will immediately follow at Newbury Center Cemetery, Newbury Township.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163 or https://www.michaeljfox.org/.
Arrangements made by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
