Richard Snook Obituary

Richard L. Snook

Richard L. Snook, 86, of Carey, passed away peacefully at 6:25 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Inn at Westbrook, Upper Sandusky, with his family by his side.

Richard was born April 18, 1936, in Carey, the son of Richard L. and Edith (Myers) Snook Sr. He married Patricia L. Orians on Jan. 26, 1957, at Our Lady of Consolation, Carey.

Dick graduated from Carey High School in 1954. Most of Carey will remember Dick as their insurance guy. He spent 25 years working as an agent for Western and Southern Insurance Company. Many families in the Carey area were fortunate to have him as their agent. He retired from the company in 2000.

Dick and Pat spent many hours sitting on bleachers watching their children and later, grandchildren, participate in all sorts of athletic events and school programs. They were very proud of each one of them. Dick also enjoyed cheering on his favorite sports team, which included Cleveland Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes football and basketball.

Dick is survived by his wife of 65 years, Pat; two sons, Steven (Lisa) Snook of Findlay and Randy Snook of Upper Sandusky; four grandchildren, Amber, Chanelle, Anthony, and Aaron; four great-grandchildren, Kiara, Kaylee, Bryce, and Emma; and many in-laws and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Robison; and brother, Jeff Snook.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey.

Dick's funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Friar Savio Manavala OFM Conv. officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Carey.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wyandot County Council on Aging or Hospice of Wyandot County and sent to the funeral home.

Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home is honored to serve Dick's family. Online condolences may be expressed to the family via www.StombaughBatton.com.