Howard R. Schick worked for Dow Chemical
Howard R. Schick, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 8:25 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born on October 1, 1928, in Jackson Township, Ohio to Cloyd R. and Mildred A. (Hochstettler) Schick who preceded him in death. On May 26, 1950, Howard married Colleen A. Connor and she preceded him in death on June 2, 2019.
Howard is survived by a son, Wendell (Diane) Schick of Westminster; two daughters: Cynthia (Tim) Hanover of St. Marys and Linell (Jeff) Hertenstein of St. Marys; a daughter-in-law, Linda Schick of Howell, MI; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and a sister, Arlene (Merle) Gerdeman of Wheaton, IL.
He was preceded in death by his son, Rev. Dr. Steven Schick; and two brothers: Kenneth Schick and Glen Schick.
Howard retired from Dow Chemical in Findlay. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jenera.
Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 9340 Township Road 32, Jenera, Ohio 45841 with Pastor Steve Edmiston officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.
Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 9340 Township Road 32, Jenera, Ohio 45841.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Vancrest of Ada for Associate Recognition in appreciation from the Schick Family.
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