Richard F. Betker

Richard F. Betker, 81, of West Farmington, peacefully passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 15th, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Warren, OH. He was born July 20th, 1933 in Ashland, WI to the late Walter F. and Lucille (Winecki) Betker. Richard later married Sandra Mayne on August 8th, 1960.

He will be missed by: his loving wife of 54 years, 8 months, and 7 days, Sandra; children, Richard (Tammy) Betker, Kathleen (Bart) Adkins, David (Sharon) Betker, Kimberly (Chris) Rasberry, Kristen (David) Davies; grandchildren, Amanda, Sean, Jacob, Damon, Julius, Eric, Tyler, Lexi, Landen, Chase, Cayden, Logan; sister, Betty Ristau; and many friends. Richard is preceded in death by: his parents; son, Matthew Betker; and brothers, William, Robert, and John.

A MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL WILL BE HELD AT 10:30 AM, MONDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2015 AT ST. EDWARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 16150 CENTER ST., PARKMAN, OH with Father John Burkley officiating. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, April 19th from 2-5p.m. at BEST FUNERAL HOME, 15809 MADISON RD., MIDDLEFIELD, OH.