Richard “Dick” Schmaltz, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2019.
Beloved and devoted husband of 59 years to Liane; Loving father to Scott, Heather (Tim) Keller, and Dean; Dear grandfather of Brien Schmaltz, Aliah and Juliette Keller; also survived by his sister Jean Thole and uncle and friend to many.
Dick graduated from James A Rhodes High School Class of 1949; served in the U.S. Air Force; and obtained his Bachelor’s degree from Baldwin-Wallace College. Over the years he worked for Vitreous Steel Products and Cleveland State University. Dick was an avid Cleveland sports fan and he and Liane were a part of the Cleveland Hiking Club and hiked throughout the United States and Europe.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 26th from 12:30 – 1:30 and the A Celebration of Life beginning at 1:30 at the Faith Lutheran Church 2726 West Market St. Fairlawn, OH 44333. (330) 836-8811
Inurnment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Funeral arrangements under the care of Rose Hill Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rosehillbp.com