Richard Six

A funeral service to celebrate the life of Richard E. Six, 52 of Newark, will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 10:30 AM at the Criss-Schoedinger Funeral Home with Pastor Gus Christo-Baker officiating.

Richard was born in Jacksonville, Ohio on March 4, 1957 to the late Andrew H. Six and Lillie (Rutter) Six of Newark. He passed away on September 20, 2009 at the Selma Markowitz Care Center in Newark.

Richard graduated from the Licking Valley High School Class of 1975 and also from the Joint Vocational School. He then moved to Wisconsin where he served in the Peace Corp. After serving, he moved to New York City, lived and worked for several years on an exterminating crew at The New York Stock Exchange. He moved back to Ohio and worked on the cleaning crew at Owens-Corning Fiberglas. He currently worked as a janitor for Goodwill Industries in Newark. He was a member of the Ancient Order of Druids in Newark. He collected knives and also enjoyed collecting and listening to old time country music. He enjoyed attending Licking Valley football games, and instead of watching the game, he would move about the crowd talking to people, which was a testament to his greatest love…….. people. He thrived on meeting new people and running into old friends. There wasn’t an event on the Court House Square or anywhere else within walking distance that he didn’t attend. He was loved by many and will be missed by many more. He was a fine son, brother, uncle and friend. Richard was nicknamed “Doc” by family and close friends, but he was also known around the Newark area as “Radar, Speedy and Mo.”

In addition to his mother, survivors include one sister, Carolyn Sue (John) Stewart of Springfield; four brothers, Andrew J. (Karen) Six, Chuck Six, Tom Six and Ken Six, all of Newark; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and a host of friends.

Memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s memory to Hospice of Central Ohio, 2269 Cherry Valley Road, Newark, Ohio 43055.

Friends may call at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark on Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM. Visit www.CrissSchoedinger.com and click on the obituary link to sign an online guest book or to send an email condolence.