Richard J. Atkins, 45, of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. He was born on August 4, 1969 in Fremont, the son of Dennis Lee Atkins and Cynthia (Martin) Ruiz. He attended Fremont Ross High School.
Richard worked for Kenny Ruiz Masonry and also for Whirlpool Corporation. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing and trapping. He loved the outdoors.
Richard is survived by his mother and step father, Cynthia and Kenny Ruiz, Fremont, OH; siblings, Aaron (Renee) Atkins, Fostoria, OH, Karey Ruiz, Denise Atkins, Kenny (Heather) Ruiz, Jr, Rosemary Ruiz, Mary (Doug) Filliater, Jesus Ruiz, all of Fremont, OH, Anne Ruiz, Toledo, OH and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Lee Atkins and grandmother, Betty Jane Manahan.
Visitation: Thursday 10 to Noon and 2 to 3:30 p.m. with service starting at 3:30 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH
Memorials: To the family
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Haley Manahan
I will miss you so much Doo-Doo
We never got to go fishing this year, But i know when i catch one i will be thinking about you <3
Fly High <3
Rita garza
Thought and prayers goes out to the family . Sorry for your loss. God has another angel beside him. R I H RICHARD.
Peggy Slane
Thoughts and Prayer for the family of Richard. He will always be remembered as a friend of our family. We go back many years as family. May you R.I.H til we meet again.
Matt winke
My prayers are with the manahan and Atkins families !! Richard was a kind hearted person ..RIP !!
Ellie Ferrari
To the family of Richie Atkins. So very sorry and may God guide you through this deep time of sorrow. RIP
Barbara Gamble
My prayers and condolences to Karey and the entire family of Richard Atkins
darla
R.I.H RICHIE. MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR FAMILY AS THEY GO THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. YOU WERE VERY SPECIAL TO MANY OF THE PEOPLE THAT KNEW YOU. GOD GAINED A WONDERFUL ANGEL. UNTILL WE ALL MEET AGAIN, FLY HIGH WITH THE ANGELS MY FRIEND.
Cindy Meyer
Prayers to your family. Thinking of you all during this hard time. God bless.
Debbie Swartz
RICHARD SPENT MANY YEARS BEING A PART OF MY FAMILY, BEING A BIG BROTHER TO MY SON’S, HE BROUGHT JOY AND LAUGHTER TO OUR HOME. THE WORLD WILL BE A LESS BRIGHTER PLACE.
Debbie Eckhardt
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss of Richard. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Ted and Debbie
Carl & Nancy Deliberto
Cindy and family ,So very sorry for your lost ,I never got to know your children so didnt know Rich .Your heart must be broken .I prayer that God will give you comfort .You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Olmstead
What a shock! I wouldn’t ever expected to see this. Rich was such a nice guy. I’m sure he will be missed by all those who knew him. My prayers go out to his family & friends. Gone too soon. Rest in Peace Rich!
Robert & Betty Patterson
Sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort your family.
Richard W. McCoy
My thoughts and prayers to the family. I got to know Richie many years ago for a short time and he was so kind, funny, and just an overall great person. Blessed to know him and his loving family.
God Bless You….
Tammy MIKOLAJCZYK
The family of Richard Atkins
my thoughts and prayers are with u guys this week! Now u guys have new guardian angel to watch over u.
Tonya England
He was a brother to me. He will be missed. We all wish this did not happen. Know that he was loved by many. My only wish is that we could have seen each other again. Cindy, Aaron and Karey my heart is with you.
Gig & Judi Daniels
Praying for the family. So sorry for your loss. You will definitely be missed Richie!!
Uncle Gig & Aunt Judi