Ronald Richley's Obituary
Ronald L. Richley, 70, of North Ridgeville , died Sunday Nov. 2, 2008 at his residence following a short illness.
Mr. Richley had lived in North Ridgeville since 1963. Prior to that, he had resided in Westlake . He retired in 1998 from Lincoln Electric, Cleveland following forty-two years of service as a machine operator.
Mr. Richley was a self-made mechanic who took care of the trucks for Hall Gardens in Olmsted Twp. His hobbies included boating, fishing, drag racing and spending time with his sons, daughters, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. After retiring, Mr. Richley enjoyed gardening with his wife and enjoyed many hours grooming his lawn. He and his wife, Judy had been married for forty-eight years, and were looking forward to celebrating fifty years together.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Judy (nee Taylor ); two sons, Ronald R. and Chris; three daughters, Denise Kofahl (Kurt), Sherri Richley and Dorene Wright; twelve grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Clara Richley and brother, Walter Joseph Richley.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, November 6 in the Mausoleum at Resthaven Memory Gardens , 3700 Center Rd. (Rt. 83), Avon .
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