Richard Dale Hayek

Richard D. Hayek, 59, of Pleasantville, passed away on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at the Pickering House. Rick was born in Meadville, PA on November 13th, 1957 to George and Delores Hayek. He served his country in the United States Air Force, as well as graduated from Ohio University with a Master’s in Business Administration. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was heavily involved with the ministry, serving as a Sunday School Teacher and helping with many other areas as well. Rick loved the outdoors, and was a sportsman. He especially loved hunting golf balls. Rick’s love of volleyball was contagious and it was hard to not love the game after playing with or being coached by him. He loved his family and especially loved the light of his day, his granddaughter, Evelyn.

Richard was preceded in death by his father, George Hayek; and his sister, Terri Hayek.

He is survived by his mother, Delores Hayek; son Ethan(Emily) Hayek; daughter April Hayek; granddaughter, Evelyn Hayek; and brother Russell Hayek; as well as many other loving family members.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 10th, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Lancaster, OH at 11AM with Pastor Scott Gatian officiating. Friends may visit on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8PM at the church. Burial is to follow at Hampson Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.haltemanfettdyer.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America; 801 Eighteenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-3517.