Richard graduated from Lakewood High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Ohio University where he was also a starting member of the football team. He served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged with the rank of Lieutenant on May 16, 1955. He married Margaret Havrilla on June 21, 1958 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Lakewood. Richard worked as a purchasing agent for Iron Fireman and Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company. In retirement he was a bus driver for Brunswick City Schools. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Strongsville, Ohio and had a passion for sports, especially golfing and bowling. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Margaret Sopko, who passed away on May 21, 2017, sister, Beatrice Powers, and his son-in-law, Dr. Alan William Yasko. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his children, Laura Ann Yasko, Donna Lynn and husband Daniel S. Allen, and Michael Richard and wife Ony Sopko; grandchildren, Jason Yasko, Nathan Yasko, Aaron Yasko, Haley Allen, Alexandra Yasko, and Olivia Allen; and sister, Dorothy Ulman.
A memorial mass honoring and celebrating Richard will be held at a later date at Emmaus Catholic Church in Lakeway, Texas.
Arrangements by Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home, 2900 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628 (512)863-2564.
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