Born August 13, 1954 in Shiloh Valley Township, IL, he was a longtime Chester Township resident. Rick was a Construction Administrator at DLR Group in Cleveland. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and art. Rick also had a love of music which led him to once working as a soundman at the Cleveland Agora, and later as the “soundman extraordinaire” for The Blackjack Gypsies. Rick always put family and friends above all else. He will be remembered as a loving, kind, generous, funny, and talented person by many. Family and friends may call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland on Friday 3 – 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am, Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Church of Saint Anselm, 12969 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland. (Please meet at church) Private Interment at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township. Memorial Donations in Rick’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GattozziandSon.com for the Becksted family.
