Richard P. Rzepka
Richard P. Rzepka, age 72, passed away peacefully on Aug. 31, 2024.
He was born Nov. 20, 1951, in Rochester, N.Y., to Leon and Betty (nee Gachowska) Rzepka.
Richard spent his professional career in medical imaging for over 40 years, retiring as VP of UMG/Del Medical.
Richard was a passionate supporter of arts and culture, locally, nationally and internationally, from Opera at La Dolce Vita to 30 years of theater at the Stratford Festival in Ontario, Canada.
He was an avid reader and loved spending time by the river and at the beach. He enjoyed pepperoni pizza, Coca Cola, Bob Dylan, Grappa, The Great Geauga County Fair and, especially, his granddaughters’ events.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Lorraine (nee Gensler) Rzepka; daughter, Ann (Ryan) Budziak, of Chardon; beloved granddaughters, Eliza and Rozalyn; sisters Suzanne (Rick) Brickell, of Cary, N.C., Patricia Rzepka, of Penfield, N.Y.; brothers, John (Lisa) Rzepka, of Fairfax, Va., Tom (Annette) Rzepka, of Rochester, N.Y.; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024, from 6-8 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the Church of St. Mary, 401 North St., Chardon.
Private family burial will be held at a later date.
Expressions of Sympathy may be made to the Holden Arboretum, 9500 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH 44094; or St. Vincent DePaul Society, 1404 E. 9th St., 3rd Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Information and Condolences may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
